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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,306.94, 240,543.57 and 98,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,306.94, 240,543.57 and 98,855.44 is: 136,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,306.94 : 240,543.57 = 98,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,306.94/240,543.57 = 98,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,306.94x = 240,543.57 × 98,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,306.94x = 23,779,040,220.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,779,040,220.87/174,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,420.50

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