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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,733.52, 283,100.28 and 170,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,733.52, 283,100.28 and 170,012.80 is: 255,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,733.52 : 283,100.28 = 170,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,733.52/283,100.28 = 170,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,733.52x = 283,100.28 × 170,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,733.52x = 48,130,671,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,130,671,283.58/188,733.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,019.20

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