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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,731.60, 282,396.51 and 170,173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,731.60, 282,396.51 and 170,173.98 is: 255,985.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,731.60 : 282,396.51 = 170,173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,731.60/282,396.51 = 170,173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,731.60x = 282,396.51 × 170,173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,731.60x = 48,056,538,044.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,056,538,044.81/187,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,985.34

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