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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,989, 241,484.82 and 95,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,989, 241,484.82 and 95,501 is: 131,791.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,989 : 241,484.82 = 95,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,989/241,484.82 = 95,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,989x = 241,484.82 × 95,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,989x = 23,062,041,794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,062,041,794.82/174,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,791.38

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