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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,071.73, 257,634.17 and 175,064.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,071.73, 257,634.17 and 175,064.83 is: 241,098.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,071.73 : 257,634.17 = 175,064.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,071.73/257,634.17 = 175,064.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,071.73x = 257,634.17 × 175,064.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,071.73x = 45,102,681,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,102,681,310.32/187,071.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,098.33

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