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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,997.14, 425,006.04 and 172,020.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,997.14, 425,006.04 and 172,020.28 is: 237,371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,997.14 : 425,006.04 = 172,020.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,997.14/425,006.04 = 172,020.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,997.14x = 425,006.04 × 172,020.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,997.14x = 73,109,658,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,109,658,002.49/307,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,371.22

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