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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,090.66, 387,842.91 and 172,217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,090.66, 387,842.91 and 172,217.99 is: 237,622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,090.66 : 387,842.91 = 172,217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,090.66/387,842.91 = 172,217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,090.66x = 387,842.91 × 172,217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,090.66x = 66,793,526,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,793,526,395.95/281,090.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,622.72

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