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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,223.96, 393,485.46 and 171,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,223.96, 393,485.46 and 171,983.80 is: 237,263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,223.96 : 393,485.46 = 171,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,223.96/393,485.46 = 171,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,223.96x = 393,485.46 × 171,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,223.96x = 67,673,124,655.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,673,124,655.55/285,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,263.11

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