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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,468.40, 281,202.60 and 173,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,468.40, 281,202.60 and 173,034.20 is: 259,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,468.40 : 281,202.60 = 173,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,468.40/281,202.60 = 173,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,468.40x = 281,202.60 × 173,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,468.40x = 48,657,666,928.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,657,666,928.92/187,468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,551.30

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