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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,300.03, 395,130.33 and 173,185.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,300.03, 395,130.33 and 173,185.15 is: 239,017.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,300.03 : 395,130.33 = 173,185.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,300.03/395,130.33 = 173,185.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,300.03x = 395,130.33 × 173,185.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,300.03x = 68,430,705,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,430,705,470.60/286,300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,017.46

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