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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,358.48, 282,254.76 and 170,577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,358.48, 282,254.76 and 170,577.36 is: 255,609.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,358.48 : 282,254.76 = 170,577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,358.48/282,254.76 = 170,577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,358.48x = 282,254.76 × 170,577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,358.48x = 48,146,271,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,146,271,808.23/188,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,609.79

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