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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,218.15, 393,477.47 and 171,977.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,218.15, 393,477.47 and 171,977.99 is: 237,255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,218.15 : 393,477.47 = 171,977.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,218.15/393,477.47 = 171,977.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,218.15x = 393,477.47 × 171,977.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,218.15x = 67,669,463,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,669,463,541.00/285,218.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,255.11

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