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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,731.60, 423,279.24 and 172,569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,731.60, 423,279.24 and 172,569.68 is: 238,140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,731.60 : 423,279.24 = 172,569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,731.60/423,279.24 = 172,569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,731.60x = 423,279.24 × 172,569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,731.60x = 73,045,162,997.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,045,162,997.44/306,731.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,140.33

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