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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,916.12, 395,782.44 and 172,164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,916.12, 395,782.44 and 172,164.26 is: 237,489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,916.12 : 395,782.44 = 172,164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,916.12/395,782.44 = 172,164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,916.12x = 395,782.44 × 172,164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,916.12x = 68,139,590,903.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,139,590,903.59/286,916.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,489.59

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