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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,016.80, 283,525.20 and 174,582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,016.80, 283,525.20 and 174,582.60 is: 261,873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,016.80 : 283,525.20 = 174,582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,016.80/283,525.20 = 174,582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,016.80x = 283,525.20 × 174,582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,016.80x = 49,498,566,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,498,566,581.52/189,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,873.90

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