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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,635.76, 280,134.09 and 176,520.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,635.76, 280,134.09 and 176,520.93 is: 264,952.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,635.76 : 280,134.09 = 176,520.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,635.76/280,134.09 = 176,520.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,635.76x = 280,134.09 × 176,520.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,635.76x = 49,449,530,091.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,449,530,091.50/186,635.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,952.07

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