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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,191.51, 396,368.85 and 172,533.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,191.51, 396,368.85 and 172,533.99 is: 238,123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,191.51 : 396,368.85 = 172,533.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,191.51/396,368.85 = 172,533.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,191.51x = 396,368.85 × 172,533.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,191.51x = 68,387,099,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,387,099,202.21/287,191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,123.68

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