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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,463.25, 395,355.74 and 173,286.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,463.25, 395,355.74 and 173,286.81 is: 239,157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,463.25 : 395,355.74 = 173,286.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,463.25/395,355.74 = 173,286.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,463.25x = 395,355.74 × 173,286.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,463.25x = 68,509,934,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,509,934,133.36/286,463.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,157.85

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