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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,072.23, 257,634.86 and 175,065.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,072.23, 257,634.86 and 175,065.33 is: 241,099.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,072.23 : 257,634.86 = 175,065.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,072.23/257,634.86 = 175,065.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,072.23x = 257,634.86 × 175,065.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,072.23x = 45,102,930,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,102,930,910.08/187,072.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,099.02

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