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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,544.18, 241,013.01 and 142,283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,544.18, 241,013.01 and 142,283.86 is: 196,467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,544.18 : 241,013.01 = 142,283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,544.18/241,013.01 = 142,283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,544.18x = 241,013.01 × 142,283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,544.18x = 34,292,261,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,292,261,373.02/174,544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,467.52

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