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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,212.40, 393,469.56 and 171,972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,212.40, 393,469.56 and 171,972.24 is: 237,247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,212.40 : 393,469.56 = 171,972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,212.40/393,469.56 = 171,972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,212.40x = 393,469.56 × 171,972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,212.40x = 67,665,841,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,665,841,605.01/285,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,247.19

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