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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,091.42, 280,975.38 and 172,844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,091.42, 280,975.38 and 172,844.56 is: 259,579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,091.42 : 280,975.38 = 172,844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,091.42/280,975.38 = 172,844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,091.42x = 280,975.38 × 172,844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,091.42x = 48,565,065,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,565,065,629.98/187,091.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,579.34

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