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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,673.36, 397,036.02 and 173,067.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,673.36, 397,036.02 and 173,067.84 is: 238,861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,673.36 : 397,036.02 = 173,067.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,673.36/397,036.02 = 173,067.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,673.36x = 397,036.02 × 173,067.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,673.36x = 68,714,166,383.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,714,166,383.60/287,673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,861.76

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