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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,619.79, 258,954.42 and 172,488.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,619.79, 258,954.42 and 172,488.49 is: 238,070.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,619.79 : 258,954.42 = 172,488.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,619.79/258,954.42 = 172,488.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,619.79x = 258,954.42 × 172,488.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,619.79x = 44,666,656,884.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,666,656,884.63/187,619.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,070.07

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