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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,390.32, 396,568.86 and 176,991.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,390.32, 396,568.86 and 176,991.49 is: 244,229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,390.32 : 396,568.86 = 176,991.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,390.32/396,568.86 = 176,991.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,390.32x = 396,568.86 × 176,991.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,390.32x = 70,189,313,419.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,189,313,419.00/287,390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,229.91

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