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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,304.22, 395,019.99 and 178,983.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,304.22, 395,019.99 and 178,983.54 is: 246,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,304.22 : 395,019.99 = 178,983.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,304.22/395,019.99 = 178,983.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,304.22x = 395,019.99 × 178,983.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,304.22x = 70,702,076,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,702,076,180.96/286,304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,947.38

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