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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,384.21, 281,356.94 and 170,579.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,384.21, 281,356.94 and 170,579.29 is: 254,764.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,384.21 : 281,356.94 = 170,579.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,384.21/281,356.94 = 170,579.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,384.21x = 281,356.94 × 170,579.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,384.21x = 47,993,665,654.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,993,665,654.99/188,384.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,764.80

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