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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,703.72, 397,077.90 and 173,098.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,703.72, 397,077.90 and 173,098.20 is: 238,903.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,703.72 : 397,077.90 = 173,098.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,703.72/397,077.90 = 173,098.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,703.72x = 397,077.90 × 173,098.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,703.72x = 68,733,469,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,733,469,749.78/287,703.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,903.65

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