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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,213, 396,363.06 and 179,748.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,213, 396,363.06 and 179,748.68 is: 248,058.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,213 : 396,363.06 = 179,748.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,213/396,363.06 = 179,748.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,213x = 396,363.06 × 179,748.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,213x = 71,245,736,835.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,245,736,835.76/287,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,058.89

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