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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,133.80, 394,741.38 and 172,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,133.80, 394,741.38 and 172,891 is: 238,515.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,133.80 : 394,741.38 = 172,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,133.80/394,741.38 = 172,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,133.80x = 394,741.38 × 172,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,133.80x = 68,247,231,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,247,231,929.58/286,133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,515.10

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