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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,389.72, 281,365.15 and 170,584.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,389.72, 281,365.15 and 170,584.80 is: 254,773.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,389.72 : 281,365.15 = 170,584.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,389.72/281,365.15 = 170,584.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,389.72x = 281,365.15 × 170,584.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,389.72x = 47,996,617,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,996,617,839.72/188,389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,773.02

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