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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,170.92, 396,235.80 and 173,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,170.92, 396,235.80 and 173,971.80 is: 240,044.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,170.92 : 396,235.80 = 173,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,170.92/396,235.80 = 173,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,170.92x = 396,235.80 × 173,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,170.92x = 68,933,855,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,933,855,350.44/287,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,044.69

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