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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,350.43, 422,759.82 and 172,214.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,350.43, 422,759.82 and 172,214.43 is: 237,653.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,350.43 : 422,759.82 = 172,214.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,350.43/422,759.82 = 172,214.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,350.43x = 422,759.82 × 172,214.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,350.43x = 72,805,341,428.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,805,341,428.20/306,350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,653.79

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