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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,946.04, 280,554.63 and 174,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,946.04, 280,554.63 and 174,070.20 is: 259,841.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,946.04 : 280,554.63 = 174,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,946.04/280,554.63 = 174,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,946.04x = 280,554.63 × 174,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,946.04x = 48,836,200,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,836,200,555.03/187,946.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,841.60

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