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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,027.94, 425,066.12 and 172,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,027.94, 425,066.12 and 172,059.72 is: 237,435.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,027.94 : 425,066.12 = 172,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,027.94/425,066.12 = 172,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,027.94x = 425,066.12 × 172,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,027.94x = 73,136,757,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,136,757,588.69/308,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,435.47

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