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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,976.70, 262,465.05 and 139,984.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,976.70, 262,465.05 and 139,984.70 is: 209,977.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,976.70 : 262,465.05 = 139,984.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,976.70/262,465.05 = 139,984.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,976.70x = 262,465.05 × 139,984.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,976.70x = 36,741,091,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,741,091,284.74/174,976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,977.05

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