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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,138.31, 426,191.88 and 171,788.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,138.31, 426,191.88 and 171,788.37 is: 257,673.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,138.31 : 426,191.88 = 171,788.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,138.31/426,191.88 = 171,788.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,138.31x = 426,191.88 × 171,788.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,138.31x = 73,214,808,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,214,808,372.44/284,138.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,673.13

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