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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,421.76, 395,198.40 and 173,242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,421.76, 395,198.40 and 173,242.08 is: 239,035.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,421.76 : 395,198.40 = 173,242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,421.76/395,198.40 = 173,242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,421.76x = 395,198.40 × 173,242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,421.76x = 68,464,992,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,464,992,828.67/286,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,035.58

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