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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,966.39, 395,906.65 and 179,495.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,966.39, 395,906.65 and 179,495.59 is: 247,637.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,966.39 : 395,906.65 = 179,495.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,966.39/395,906.65 = 179,495.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,966.39x = 395,906.65 × 179,495.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,966.39x = 71,063,497,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,063,497,726.67/286,966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,637.01

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