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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,997.44, 425,035.20 and 173,860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,997.44, 425,035.20 and 173,860.48 is: 239,926.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,997.44 : 425,035.20 = 173,860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,997.44/425,035.20 = 173,860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,997.44x = 425,035.20 × 173,860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,997.44x = 73,896,823,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,896,823,888.90/307,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,926.75

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