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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,984.88, 394,669.68 and 172,785.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,984.88, 394,669.68 and 172,785.76 is: 238,450.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,984.88 : 394,669.68 = 172,785.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,984.88/394,669.68 = 172,785.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,984.88x = 394,669.68 × 172,785.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,984.88x = 68,193,300,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,193,300,607.76/285,984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,450.72

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