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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,993.38, 394,681.41 and 172,794.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,993.38, 394,681.41 and 172,794.26 is: 238,462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,993.38 : 394,681.41 = 172,794.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,993.38/394,681.41 = 172,794.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,993.38x = 394,681.41 × 172,794.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,993.38x = 68,198,682,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,198,682,176.71/285,993.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,462.45

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