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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,845.28, 259,265.61 and 172,713.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,845.28, 259,265.61 and 172,713.87 is: 238,381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,845.28 : 259,265.61 = 172,713.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,845.28/259,265.61 = 172,713.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,845.28x = 259,265.61 × 172,713.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,845.28x = 44,778,766,861.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,778,766,861.01/187,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,381.12

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