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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,750.97, 395,738.51 and 172,033.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,750.97, 395,738.51 and 172,033.91 is: 237,420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,750.97 : 395,738.51 = 172,033.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,750.97/395,738.51 = 172,033.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,750.97x = 395,738.51 × 172,033.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,750.97x = 68,080,443,212.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,080,443,212.87/286,750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,420.10

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