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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,748.72, 395,735.40 and 172,031.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,748.72, 395,735.40 and 172,031.66 is: 237,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,748.72 : 395,735.40 = 172,031.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,748.72/395,735.40 = 172,031.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,748.72x = 395,735.40 × 172,031.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,748.72x = 68,079,017,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,079,017,782.76/286,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,416.99

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