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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,834.97, 395,761.39 and 179,351.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,834.97, 395,761.39 and 179,351.21 is: 247,460.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,834.97 : 395,761.39 = 179,351.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,834.97/395,761.39 = 179,351.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,834.97x = 395,761.39 × 179,351.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,834.97x = 70,980,282,413.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,980,282,413.16/286,834.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,460.36

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