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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,351, 240,604.38 and 94,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,351, 240,604.38 and 94,863 is: 130,910.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,351 : 240,604.38 = 94,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,351/240,604.38 = 94,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,351x = 240,604.38 × 94,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,351x = 22,824,453,299.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824,453,299.94/174,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,910.94

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