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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,545.80, 396,782.88 and 177,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,545.80, 396,782.88 and 177,147.12 is: 244,444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,545.80 : 396,782.88 = 177,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,545.80/396,782.88 = 177,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,545.80x = 396,782.88 × 177,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,545.80x = 70,288,944,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,288,944,457.31/287,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,444.34

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