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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,985.52, 391,830.12 and 173,576.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,985.52, 391,830.12 and 173,576.22 is: 239,492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,985.52 : 391,830.12 = 173,576.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,985.52/391,830.12 = 173,576.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,985.52x = 391,830.12 × 173,576.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,985.52x = 68,012,391,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,012,391,111.75/283,985.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,492.46

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