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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,980.67, 391,823.39 and 173,571.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,980.67, 391,823.39 and 173,571.35 is: 239,485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,980.67 : 391,823.39 = 173,571.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,980.67/391,823.39 = 173,571.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,980.67x = 391,823.39 × 173,571.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,980.67x = 68,009,313,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,009,313,238.69/283,980.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,485.72

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