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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,916.44, 257,939.73 and 171,869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,916.44, 257,939.73 and 171,869.88 is: 237,175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,916.44 : 257,939.73 = 171,869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,916.44/257,939.73 = 171,869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,916.44x = 257,939.73 × 171,869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,916.44x = 44,332,070,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,332,070,442.33/186,916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,175.88

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