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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,888.32, 303,563.52 and 172,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,888.32, 303,563.52 and 172,040 is: 237,507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,888.32 : 303,563.52 = 172,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,888.32/303,563.52 = 172,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,888.32x = 303,563.52 × 172,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,888.32x = 52,225,067,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,225,067,980.80/219,888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,507.24

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