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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,021.21, 277,705.87 and 174,909.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,021.21, 277,705.87 and 174,909.07 is: 262,528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,021.21 : 277,705.87 = 174,909.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,021.21/277,705.87 = 174,909.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,021.21x = 277,705.87 × 174,909.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,021.21x = 48,573,275,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,573,275,365.10/185,021.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,528.14

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