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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,996.09, 425,030.06 and 172,032.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,996.09, 425,030.06 and 172,032.02 is: 237,401.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,996.09 : 425,030.06 = 172,032.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,996.09/425,030.06 = 172,032.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,996.09x = 425,030.06 × 172,032.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,996.09x = 73,118,781,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,118,781,275.18/307,996.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,401.65

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