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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,899.88, 253,811.40 and 171,893.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,899.88, 253,811.40 and 171,893.28 is: 237,240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,899.88 : 253,811.40 = 171,893.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,899.88/253,811.40 = 171,893.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,899.88x = 253,811.40 × 171,893.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,899.88x = 43,628,474,047.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,628,474,047.39/183,899.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,240.36

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