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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,385.21, 281,358.43 and 170,580.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,385.21, 281,358.43 and 170,580.29 is: 254,766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,385.21 : 281,358.43 = 170,580.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,385.21/281,358.43 = 170,580.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,385.21x = 281,358.43 × 170,580.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,385.21x = 47,994,202,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,994,202,583.34/188,385.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,766.30

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