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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,611.94, 261,995.67 and 91,486.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,611.94, 261,995.67 and 91,486.50 is: 137,270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,611.94 : 261,995.67 = 91,486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,611.94/261,995.67 = 91,486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,611.94x = 261,995.67 × 91,486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,611.94x = 23,969,066,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,969,066,863.46/174,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,270.49

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