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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,999.85, 425,035.24 and 172,035.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,999.85, 425,035.24 and 172,035.77 is: 237,406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,999.85 : 425,035.24 = 172,035.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,999.85/425,035.24 = 172,035.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,999.85x = 425,035.24 × 172,035.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,999.85x = 73,121,265,423.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,121,265,423.03/307,999.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,406.83

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