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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,748.97, 395,735.75 and 172,031.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,748.97, 395,735.75 and 172,031.91 is: 237,417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,748.97 : 395,735.75 = 172,031.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,748.97/395,735.75 = 172,031.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,748.97x = 395,735.75 × 172,031.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,748.97x = 68,079,176,067.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,079,176,067.62/286,748.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,417.33

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