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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,571.45, 395,470.38 and 179,204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,571.45, 395,470.38 and 179,204.33 is: 247,303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,571.45 : 395,470.38 = 179,204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,571.45/395,470.38 = 179,204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,571.45x = 395,470.38 × 179,204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,571.45x = 70,870,004,482.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,870,004,482.75/286,571.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,303.09

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