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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,998.74, 425,033.77 and 172,034.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,998.74, 425,033.77 and 172,034.62 is: 237,405.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,998.74 : 425,033.77 = 172,034.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,998.74/425,033.77 = 172,034.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,998.74x = 425,033.77 × 172,034.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,998.74x = 73,120,523,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,120,523,109.12/307,998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,405.27

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