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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,994.40, 425,027.74 and 172,030.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,994.40, 425,027.74 and 172,030.33 is: 237,399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,994.40 : 425,027.74 = 172,030.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,994.40/425,027.74 = 172,030.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,994.40x = 425,027.74 × 172,030.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,994.40x = 73,117,661,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,117,661,523.82/307,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,399.32

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