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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,021.47, 425,071.10 and 172,061.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,021.47, 425,071.10 and 172,061.14 is: 237,445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,021.47 : 425,071.10 = 172,061.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,021.47/425,071.10 = 172,061.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,021.47x = 425,071.10 × 172,061.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,021.47x = 73,138,220,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,138,220,286.30/308,021.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,445.21

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