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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,297.03, 395,126.19 and 173,182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,297.03, 395,126.19 and 173,182.15 is: 239,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,297.03 : 395,126.19 = 173,182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,297.03/395,126.19 = 173,182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,297.03x = 395,126.19 × 173,182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,297.03x = 68,428,800,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,428,800,263.97/286,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,013.31

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