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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,508.91, 422,978.23 and 172,372.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,508.91, 422,978.23 and 172,372.91 is: 237,872.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,508.91 : 422,978.23 = 172,372.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,508.91/422,978.23 = 172,372.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,508.91x = 422,978.23 × 172,372.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,508.91x = 72,909,988,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,909,988,371.75/306,508.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,872.33

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