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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,172.78, 394,919.96 and 178,805.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,172.78, 394,919.96 and 178,805.07 is: 246,751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,172.78 : 394,919.96 = 178,805.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,172.78/394,919.96 = 178,805.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,172.78x = 394,919.96 × 178,805.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,172.78x = 70,613,690,198.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,613,690,198.17/286,172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,751.95

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