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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,430.63, 396,654.99 and 172,711.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,430.63, 396,654.99 and 172,711.19 is: 238,341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,430.63 : 396,654.99 = 172,711.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,430.63/396,654.99 = 172,711.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,430.63x = 396,654.99 × 172,711.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,430.63x = 68,506,754,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,506,754,922.92/287,430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,341.87

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