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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,376.58, 281,345.58 and 170,571.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,376.58, 281,345.58 and 170,571.67 is: 254,753.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,376.58 : 281,345.58 = 170,571.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,376.58/281,345.58 = 170,571.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,376.58x = 281,345.58 × 170,571.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,376.58x = 47,989,584,724.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,989,584,724.35/188,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,753.45

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