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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,331.80, 280,997.70 and 174,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,331.80, 280,997.70 and 174,890.20 is: 262,335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,331.80 : 280,997.70 = 174,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,331.80/280,997.70 = 174,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,331.80x = 280,997.70 × 174,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,331.80x = 49,143,743,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,143,743,952.54/187,331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,335.30

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