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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,998.67, 425,033.69 and 172,034.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,998.67, 425,033.69 and 172,034.55 is: 237,405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,998.67 : 425,033.69 = 172,034.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,998.67/425,033.69 = 172,034.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,998.67x = 425,033.69 × 172,034.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,998.67x = 73,120,479,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,120,479,593.99/307,998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,405.18

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