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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,838.02, 280,367.70 and 175,016.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,838.02, 280,367.70 and 175,016.58 is: 262,628.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,838.02 : 280,367.70 = 175,016.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,838.02/280,367.70 = 175,016.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,838.02x = 280,367.70 × 175,016.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,838.02x = 49,068,995,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,068,995,996.47/186,838.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,628.54

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