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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,607.31, 258,723.16 and 173,674.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,607.31, 258,723.16 and 173,674.29 is: 239,508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,607.31 : 258,723.16 = 173,674.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,607.31/258,723.16 = 173,674.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,607.31x = 258,723.16 × 173,674.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,607.31x = 44,933,562,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,933,562,632.50/187,607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,508.60

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