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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,881.56, 280,222.86 and 173,854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,881.56, 280,222.86 and 173,854.68 is: 262,091.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,881.56 : 280,222.86 = 173,854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,881.56/280,222.86 = 173,854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,881.56x = 280,222.86 × 173,854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,881.56x = 48,718,055,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,718,055,653.98/185,881.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,091.92

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