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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,206.74, 396,087.24 and 179,786.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,206.74, 396,087.24 and 179,786.55 is: 247,943.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,206.74 : 396,087.24 = 179,786.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,206.74/396,087.24 = 179,786.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,206.74x = 396,087.24 × 179,786.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,206.74x = 71,211,158,378.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,211,158,378.62/287,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,943.90

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