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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,993.88, 394,682.10 and 172,794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,993.88, 394,682.10 and 172,794.76 is: 238,463.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,993.88 : 394,682.10 = 172,794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,993.88/394,682.10 = 172,794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,993.88x = 394,682.10 × 172,794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,993.88x = 68,198,998,745.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,198,998,745.80/285,993.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,463.14

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