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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,232.80, 280,849.20 and 172,652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,232.80, 280,849.20 and 172,652.80 is: 258,979.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,232.80 : 280,849.20 = 172,652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,232.80/280,849.20 = 172,652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,232.80x = 280,849.20 × 172,652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,232.80x = 48,489,400,757.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,489,400,757.76/187,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,979.20

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