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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,831.52, 283,366.80 and 171,098.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,831.52, 283,366.80 and 171,098.34 is: 256,755.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,831.52 : 283,366.80 = 171,098.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,831.52/283,366.80 = 171,098.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,831.52x = 283,366.80 × 171,098.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,831.52x = 48,483,589,091.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,483,589,091.11/188,831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,755.81

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