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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,478.91, 398,116.18 and 173,793.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,478.91, 398,116.18 and 173,793.65 is: 239,844.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,478.91 : 398,116.18 = 173,793.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,478.91/398,116.18 = 173,793.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,478.91x = 398,116.18 × 173,793.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,478.91x = 69,190,064,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,190,064,172.58/288,478.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,844.45

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