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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,272.92, 278,057.03 and 172,395.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,272.92, 278,057.03 and 172,395.64 is: 257,341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,272.92 : 278,057.03 = 172,395.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,272.92/278,057.03 = 172,395.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,272.92x = 278,057.03 × 172,395.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,272.92x = 47,935,819,643.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,935,819,643.35/186,272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,341.86

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