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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,341.68, 397,895.04 and 172,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,341.68, 397,895.04 and 172,186.24 is: 237,607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,341.68 : 397,895.04 = 172,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,341.68/397,895.04 = 172,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,341.68x = 397,895.04 × 172,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,341.68x = 68,512,050,852.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,512,050,852.25/288,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,607.17

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