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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,999.74, 425,035.15 and 172,035.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,999.74, 425,035.15 and 172,035.62 is: 237,406.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,999.74 : 425,035.15 = 172,035.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,999.74/425,035.15 = 172,035.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,999.74x = 425,035.15 × 172,035.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,999.74x = 73,121,185,552.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,121,185,552.04/307,999.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,406.65

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