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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,453.46, 258,684.71 and 172,203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,453.46, 258,684.71 and 172,203.19 is: 237,639.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,453.46 : 258,684.71 = 172,203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,453.46/258,684.71 = 172,203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,453.46x = 258,684.71 × 172,203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,453.46x = 44,546,330,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,546,330,758.50/187,453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,639.41

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