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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,850.71, 259,273.16 and 172,719.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,850.71, 259,273.16 and 172,719.46 is: 238,388.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,850.71 : 259,273.16 = 172,719.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,850.71/259,273.16 = 172,719.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,850.71x = 259,273.16 × 172,719.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,850.71x = 44,781,520,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,781,520,187.69/187,850.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,388.88

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