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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,825.53, 256,460.75 and 174,425.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,825.53, 256,460.75 and 174,425.19 is: 240,726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,825.53 : 256,460.75 = 174,425.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,825.53/256,460.75 = 174,425.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,825.53x = 256,460.75 × 174,425.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,825.53x = 44,733,215,046.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,733,215,046.29/185,825.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,726.96

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