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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,232.20, 280,502.70 and 174,790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,232.20, 280,502.70 and 174,790.60 is: 261,863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,232.20 : 280,502.70 = 174,790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,232.20/280,502.70 = 174,790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,232.20x = 280,502.70 × 174,790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,232.20x = 49,029,235,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,029,235,234.62/187,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,863.27

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