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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,477.40, 281,216.10 and 173,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,477.40, 281,216.10 and 173,043.20 is: 259,564.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,477.40 : 281,216.10 = 173,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,477.40/281,216.10 = 173,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,477.40x = 281,216.10 × 173,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,477.40x = 48,662,533,835.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,662,533,835.52/187,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,564.80

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