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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,001.03, 425,036.90 and 172,036.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,001.03, 425,036.90 and 172,036.88 is: 237,408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,001.03 : 425,036.90 = 172,036.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,001.03/425,036.90 = 172,036.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,001.03x = 425,036.90 × 172,036.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,001.03x = 73,122,023,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,122,023,653.56/308,001.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,408.37

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