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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,070.79, 257,632.88 and 175,063.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,070.79, 257,632.88 and 175,063.89 is: 241,097.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,070.79 : 257,632.88 = 175,063.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,070.79/257,632.88 = 175,063.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,070.79x = 257,632.88 × 175,063.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,070.79x = 45,102,213,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,102,213,289.38/187,070.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,097.04

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