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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,117.60, 283,676.40 and 172,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,117.60, 283,676.40 and 172,496.40 is: 258,744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,117.60 : 283,676.40 = 172,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,117.60/283,676.40 = 172,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,117.60x = 283,676.40 × 172,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,117.60x = 48,933,157,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,933,157,764.96/189,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,744.60

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