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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,246.80, 280,870.20 and 174,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,246.80, 280,870.20 and 174,805.20 is: 262,207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,246.80 : 280,870.20 = 174,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,246.80/280,870.20 = 174,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,246.80x = 280,870.20 × 174,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,246.80x = 49,097,571,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,097,571,485.04/187,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,207.80

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