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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,885.70, 272,828.55 and 174,887.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,885.70, 272,828.55 and 174,887.30 is: 262,330.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,885.70 : 272,828.55 = 174,887.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,885.70/272,828.55 = 174,887.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,885.70x = 272,828.55 × 174,887.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,885.70x = 47,714,248,472.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,714,248,472.42/181,885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,330.95

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