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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,342.93, 422,749.49 and 172,206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,342.93, 422,749.49 and 172,206.93 is: 237,643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,342.93 : 422,749.49 = 172,206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,342.93/422,749.49 = 172,206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,342.93x = 422,749.49 × 172,206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,342.93x = 72,800,390,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,800,390,970.93/306,342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,643.45

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