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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,999.70, 281,999.55 and 174,877.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,999.70, 281,999.55 and 174,877.70 is: 262,316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,999.70 : 281,999.55 = 174,877.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,999.70/281,999.55 = 174,877.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,999.70x = 281,999.55 × 174,877.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,999.70x = 49,315,432,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,315,432,705.04/187,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,316.55

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