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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,352, 240,605.76 and 94,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,352, 240,605.76 and 94,864 is: 130,912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,352 : 240,605.76 = 94,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,352/240,605.76 = 94,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,352x = 240,605.76 × 94,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,352x = 22,824,824,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,824,824,816.64/174,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,912.32

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