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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,946.84, 423,489.16 and 172,784.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,946.84, 423,489.16 and 172,784.92 is: 238,388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,946.84 : 423,489.16 = 172,784.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,946.84/423,489.16 = 172,784.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,946.84x = 423,489.16 × 172,784.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,946.84x = 73,172,540,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,172,540,631.47/306,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,388.32

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