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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,941.76, 397,334.70 and 185,971.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,941.76, 397,334.70 and 185,971.66 is: 256,624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,941.76 : 397,334.70 = 185,971.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,941.76/397,334.70 = 185,971.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,941.76x = 397,334.70 × 185,971.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,941.76x = 73,892,993,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,892,993,734.60/287,941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,624.79

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