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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,466.40, 281,199.60 and 173,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,466.40, 281,199.60 and 173,032.20 is: 259,548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,466.40 : 281,199.60 = 173,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,466.40/281,199.60 = 173,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,466.40x = 281,199.60 × 173,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,466.40x = 48,656,585,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,656,585,427.12/187,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,548.30

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