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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,901.32, 241,341.66 and 99,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,901.32, 241,341.66 and 99,451.44 is: 137,230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,901.32 : 241,341.66 = 99,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,901.32/241,341.66 = 99,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,901.32x = 241,341.66 × 99,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,901.32x = 24,001,775,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,001,775,618.99/174,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,230.39

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