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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,657.40, 278,486.10 and 173,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,657.40, 278,486.10 and 173,847.60 is: 260,771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,657.40 : 278,486.10 = 173,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,657.40/278,486.10 = 173,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,657.40x = 278,486.10 × 173,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,657.40x = 48,414,140,118.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,414,140,118.36/185,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,771.40

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