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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,412.51, 396,610.29 and 172,622.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,412.51, 396,610.29 and 172,622.95 is: 238,208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,412.51 : 396,610.29 = 172,622.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,412.51/396,610.29 = 172,622.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,412.51x = 396,610.29 × 172,622.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,412.51x = 68,464,038,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,464,038,260.16/287,412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,208.28

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