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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,968.27, 395,909.24 and 179,497.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,968.27, 395,909.24 and 179,497.47 is: 247,639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,968.27 : 395,909.24 = 179,497.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,968.27/395,909.24 = 179,497.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,968.27x = 395,909.24 × 179,497.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,968.27x = 71,064,705,398.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,064,705,398.82/286,968.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,639.60

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