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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,344.80, 281,017.20 and 174,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,344.80, 281,017.20 and 174,903.20 is: 262,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,344.80 : 281,017.20 = 174,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,344.80/281,017.20 = 174,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,344.80x = 281,017.20 × 174,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,344.80x = 49,150,807,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,150,807,535.04/187,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,354.80

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