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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,806, 241,232.32 and 99,359.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,806, 241,232.32 and 99,359.36 is: 137,115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,806 : 241,232.32 = 99,359.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,806/241,232.32 = 99,359.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,806x = 241,232.32 × 99,359.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,806x = 23,968,688,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,968,688,926.52/174,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,115.94

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