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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,485.96, 396,731.17 and 172,766.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,485.96, 396,731.17 and 172,766.35 is: 238,417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,485.96 : 396,731.17 = 172,766.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,485.96/396,731.17 = 172,766.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,485.96x = 396,731.17 × 172,766.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,485.96x = 68,541,795,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,541,795,912.19/287,485.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,417.89

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