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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,541.64, 395,429.37 and 179,174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,541.64, 395,429.37 and 179,174.52 is: 247,262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,541.64 : 395,429.37 = 179,174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,541.64/395,429.37 = 179,174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,541.64x = 395,429.37 × 179,174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,541.64x = 70,850,867,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,850,867,563.65/286,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,262.03

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