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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,750.72, 395,738.16 and 172,033.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,750.72, 395,738.16 and 172,033.66 is: 237,419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,750.72 : 395,738.16 = 172,033.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,750.72/395,738.16 = 172,033.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,750.72x = 395,738.16 × 172,033.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,750.72x = 68,080,284,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,080,284,066.47/286,750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,419.75

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