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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,550.16, 423,035.12 and 172,414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,550.16, 423,035.12 and 172,414.16 is: 237,929.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,550.16 : 423,035.12 = 172,414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,550.16/423,035.12 = 172,414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,550.16x = 423,035.12 × 172,414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,550.16x = 72,937,244,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,937,244,865.30/306,550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,929.23

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