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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,570.72, 394,097.76 and 172,371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,570.72, 394,097.76 and 172,371.36 is: 237,878.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,570.72 : 394,097.76 = 172,371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,570.72/394,097.76 = 172,371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,570.72x = 394,097.76 × 172,371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,570.72x = 67,931,166,864.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,931,166,864.15/285,570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,878.61

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