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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,912.92, 281,895.86 and 172,145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,912.92, 281,895.86 and 172,145.92 is: 256,876.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,912.92 : 281,895.86 = 172,145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,912.92/281,895.86 = 172,145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,912.92x = 281,895.86 × 172,145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,912.92x = 48,527,222,163.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,527,222,163.89/188,912.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,876.14

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