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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,176.40, 286,181.40 and 170,181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,176.40, 286,181.40 and 170,181.20 is: 254,752.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,176.40 : 286,181.40 = 170,181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,176.40/286,181.40 = 170,181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,176.40x = 286,181.40 × 170,181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,176.40x = 48,702,694,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,702,694,069.68/191,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,752.65

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