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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,997.09, 425,031.44 and 172,033.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,997.09, 425,031.44 and 172,033.02 is: 237,403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,997.09 : 425,031.44 = 172,033.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,997.09/425,031.44 = 172,033.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,997.09x = 425,031.44 × 172,033.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,997.09x = 73,119,442,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,119,442,218.15/307,997.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,403.03

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