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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,234.80, 280,852.20 and 172,654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,234.80, 280,852.20 and 172,654.80 is: 258,982.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,234.80 : 280,852.20 = 172,654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,234.80/280,852.20 = 172,654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,234.80x = 280,852.20 × 172,654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,234.80x = 48,490,480,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,490,480,420.56/187,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,982.20

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