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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,105.13, 394,784.76 and 171,356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,105.13, 394,784.76 and 171,356.90 is: 236,448.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,105.13 : 394,784.76 = 171,356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,105.13/394,784.76 = 171,356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,105.13x = 394,784.76 × 171,356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,105.13x = 67,649,092,640.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,649,092,640.84/286,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,448.37

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