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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,753, 241,156.92 and 98,284.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,753, 241,156.92 and 98,284.77 is: 135,631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,753 : 241,156.92 = 98,284.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,753/241,156.92 = 98,284.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,753x = 241,156.92 × 98,284.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,753x = 23,702,052,416.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,702,052,416.11/174,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,631.73

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