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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,875.56, 280,213.83 and 173,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,875.56, 280,213.83 and 173,848.68 is: 262,082.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,875.56 : 280,213.83 = 173,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,875.56/280,213.83 = 173,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,875.56x = 280,213.83 × 173,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,875.56x = 48,714,804,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,714,804,463.24/185,875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,082.89

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