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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,610.44, 261,993.42 and 91,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,610.44, 261,993.42 and 91,485 is: 137,268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,610.44 : 261,993.42 = 91,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,610.44/261,993.42 = 91,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,610.44x = 261,993.42 × 91,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,610.44x = 23,968,468,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,968,468,028.70/174,610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,268.24

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