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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,997.67, 425,032.31 and 172,033.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,997.67, 425,032.31 and 172,033.55 is: 237,403.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,997.67 : 425,032.31 = 172,033.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,997.67/425,032.31 = 172,033.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,997.67x = 425,032.31 × 172,033.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,997.67x = 73,119,819,443.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,119,819,443.60/307,997.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,403.80

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