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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,732.36, 395,618.34 and 173,533.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,732.36, 395,618.34 and 173,533.24 is: 239,432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,732.36 : 395,618.34 = 173,533.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,732.36/395,618.34 = 173,533.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,732.36x = 395,618.34 × 173,533.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,732.36x = 68,652,932,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,652,932,343.62/286,732.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,432.10

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