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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,024.22, 393,272.15 and 171,844.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,024.22, 393,272.15 and 171,844.54 is: 237,108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,024.22 : 393,272.15 = 171,844.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,024.22/393,272.15 = 171,844.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,024.22x = 393,272.15 × 171,844.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,024.22x = 67,581,671,711.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,581,671,711.56/285,024.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,108.52

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