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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,436.76, 277,625.40 and 173,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,436.76, 277,625.40 and 173,666.20 is: 260,003.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,436.76 : 277,625.40 = 173,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,436.76/277,625.40 = 173,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,436.76x = 277,625.40 × 173,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,436.76x = 48,214,148,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,214,148,241.48/185,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,003.19

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