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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,859.53, 430,286.55 and 174,571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,859.53, 430,286.55 and 174,571.66 is: 261,855.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,859.53 : 430,286.55 = 174,571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,859.53/430,286.55 = 174,571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,859.53x = 430,286.55 × 174,571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,859.53x = 75,115,837,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,115,837,309.17/286,859.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,855.82

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