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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,282.52, 393,566.10 and 172,042.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,282.52, 393,566.10 and 172,042.36 is: 237,343.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,282.52 : 393,566.10 = 172,042.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,282.52/393,566.10 = 172,042.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,282.52x = 393,566.10 × 172,042.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,282.52x = 67,710,040,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,710,040,660.00/285,282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,343.81

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