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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,411.72, 240,651.98 and 114,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,411.72, 240,651.98 and 114,071.04 is: 157,394.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,411.72 : 240,651.98 = 114,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,411.72/240,651.98 = 114,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,411.72x = 240,651.98 × 114,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,411.72x = 27,451,421,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,451,421,494.07/174,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,394.36

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