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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,663.95, 241,061.76 and 98,189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,663.95, 241,061.76 and 98,189.34 is: 135,515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,663.95 : 241,061.76 = 98,189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,663.95/241,061.76 = 98,189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,663.95x = 241,061.76 × 98,189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,663.95x = 23,669,695,113.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,669,695,113.64/174,663.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,515.63

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