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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,989.80, 262,484.70 and 139,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,989.80, 262,484.70 and 139,997.80 is: 209,996.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,989.80 : 262,484.70 = 139,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,989.80/262,484.70 = 139,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,989.80x = 262,484.70 × 139,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,989.80x = 36,747,280,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,747,280,533.66/174,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,996.70

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