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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,766, 423,337.08 and 172,632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,766, 423,337.08 and 172,632.88 is: 238,233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,766 : 423,337.08 = 172,632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,766/423,337.08 = 172,632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,766x = 423,337.08 × 172,632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,766x = 73,081,899,331.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,081,899,331.19/306,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,233.37

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