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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,152.84, 258,281.46 and 174,555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,152.84, 258,281.46 and 174,555.72 is: 240,896.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,152.84 : 258,281.46 = 174,555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,152.84/258,281.46 = 174,555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,152.84x = 258,281.46 × 174,555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,152.84x = 45,084,506,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,084,506,212.95/187,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,896.72

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