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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,765, 423,335.70 and 172,631.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,765, 423,335.70 and 172,631.88 is: 238,231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,765 : 423,335.70 = 172,631.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,765/423,335.70 = 172,631.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,765x = 423,335.70 × 172,631.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,765x = 73,081,237,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,081,237,762.12/306,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,231.99

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