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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,557, 240,888.66 and 95,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,557, 240,888.66 and 95,069 is: 131,195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,557 : 240,888.66 = 95,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,557/240,888.66 = 95,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,557x = 240,888.66 × 95,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,557x = 22,901,044,017.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901,044,017.54/174,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,195.22

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