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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,903, 394,287.88 and 178,482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,903, 394,287.88 and 178,482.96 is: 246,145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,903 : 394,287.88 = 178,482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,903/394,287.88 = 178,482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,903x = 394,287.88 × 178,482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,903x = 70,373,667,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,373,667,914.52/285,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,145.26

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