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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,629.69, 258,968.07 and 172,498.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,629.69, 258,968.07 and 172,498.39 is: 238,083.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,629.69 : 258,968.07 = 172,498.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,629.69/258,968.07 = 172,498.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,629.69x = 258,968.07 × 172,498.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,629.69x = 44,671,575,136.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,671,575,136.41/187,629.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,083.72

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