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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,788.96, 241,248.58 and 123,748.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,788.96, 241,248.58 and 123,748.63 is: 170,801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,788.96 : 241,248.58 = 123,748.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,788.96/241,248.58 = 123,748.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,788.96x = 241,248.58 × 123,748.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,788.96x = 29,854,180,351.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,854,180,351.95/174,788.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,801.30

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