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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,668.68, 397,012.23 and 172,984.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,668.68, 397,012.23 and 172,984.56 is: 238,736.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,668.68 : 397,012.23 = 172,984.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,668.68/397,012.23 = 172,984.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,668.68x = 397,012.23 × 172,984.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,668.68x = 68,676,985,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,676,985,921.17/287,668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,736.40

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