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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,394.08, 240,736.86 and 147,674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,394.08, 240,736.86 and 147,674.88 is: 203,853.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,394.08 : 240,736.86 = 147,674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,394.08/240,736.86 = 147,674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,394.08x = 240,736.86 × 147,674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,394.08x = 35,550,786,912.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,550,786,912.08/174,394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,853.18

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