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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,574, 245,052.12 and 98,091.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,574, 245,052.12 and 98,091.12 is: 135,365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,574 : 245,052.12 = 98,091.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,574/245,052.12 = 98,091.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,574x = 245,052.12 × 98,091.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,574x = 24,037,436,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,037,436,909.17/177,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,365.75

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