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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,776.46, 283,284.14 and 171,043.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,776.46, 283,284.14 and 171,043.33 is: 256,673.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,776.46 : 283,284.14 = 171,043.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,776.46/283,284.14 = 171,043.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,776.46x = 283,284.14 × 171,043.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,776.46x = 48,453,861,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,453,861,609.52/188,776.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,673.22

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