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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,728.29, 282,391.54 and 170,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,728.29, 282,391.54 and 170,170.68 is: 255,980.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,728.29 : 282,391.54 = 170,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,728.29/282,391.54 = 170,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,728.29x = 282,391.54 × 170,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,728.29x = 48,054,760,388.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,054,760,388.05/187,728.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,980.39

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