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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,964.64, 395,904.24 and 179,493.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,964.64, 395,904.24 and 179,493.84 is: 247,634.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,964.64 : 395,904.24 = 179,493.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,964.64/395,904.24 = 179,493.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,964.64x = 395,904.24 × 179,493.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,964.64x = 71,062,372,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,062,372,309.88/286,964.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,634.59

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