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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,255.68, 283,708.80 and 176,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,255.68, 283,708.80 and 176,958.72 is: 263,880.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,255.68 : 283,708.80 = 176,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,255.68/283,708.80 = 176,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,255.68x = 283,708.80 × 176,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,255.68x = 50,204,746,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,204,746,100.74/190,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,880.41

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