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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,635.26, 280,133.25 and 176,520.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,635.26, 280,133.25 and 176,520.34 is: 264,951.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,635.26 : 280,133.25 = 176,520.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,635.26/280,133.25 = 176,520.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,635.26x = 280,133.25 × 176,520.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,635.26x = 49,449,216,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,449,216,535.31/186,635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,951.10

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