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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,759.46, 241,165.77 and 98,278.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,759.46, 241,165.77 and 98,278.54 is: 135,623.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,759.46 : 241,165.77 = 98,278.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,759.46/241,165.77 = 98,278.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,759.46x = 241,165.77 × 98,278.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,759.46x = 23,701,418,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,701,418,375.09/174,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,623.09

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