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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,795.20, 430,192.80 and 174,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,795.20, 430,192.80 and 174,820.80 is: 262,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,795.20 : 430,192.80 = 174,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,795.20/430,192.80 = 174,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,795.20x = 430,192.80 × 174,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,795.20x = 75,206,649,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,206,649,450.24/286,795.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,231.20

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