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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,663, 241,034.94 and 99,226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,663, 241,034.94 and 99,226.08 is: 136,931.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,663 : 241,034.94 = 99,226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,663/241,034.94 = 99,226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,663x = 241,034.94 × 99,226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,663x = 23,916,952,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,916,952,239.24/174,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,931.99

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