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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,028, 425,078.64 and 173,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,028, 425,078.64 and 173,892 is: 239,970.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,028 : 425,078.64 = 173,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,028/425,078.64 = 173,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,028x = 425,078.64 × 173,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,028x = 73,917,774,866.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,917,774,866.88/308,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,970.96

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