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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,569.45, 395,467.62 and 179,202.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,569.45, 395,467.62 and 179,202.33 is: 247,300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,569.45 : 395,467.62 = 179,202.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,569.45/395,467.62 = 179,202.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,569.45x = 395,467.62 × 179,202.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,569.45x = 70,868,718,943.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,868,718,943.55/286,569.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,300.33

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