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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,695.08, 423,210.18 and 172,550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,695.08, 423,210.18 and 172,550.44 is: 238,103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,695.08 : 423,210.18 = 172,550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,695.08/423,210.18 = 172,550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,695.08x = 423,210.18 × 172,550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,695.08x = 73,025,102,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,025,102,771.48/306,695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,103.27

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