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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,934.60, 278,901.90 and 173,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,934.60, 278,901.90 and 173,104.20 is: 259,656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,934.60 : 278,901.90 = 173,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,934.60/278,901.90 = 173,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,934.60x = 278,901.90 × 173,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,934.60x = 48,279,090,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,279,090,277.98/185,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,656.30

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