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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,061.96, 425,110.29 and 172,068.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,061.96, 425,110.29 and 172,068.84 is: 237,446.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,061.96 : 425,110.29 = 172,068.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,061.96/425,110.29 = 172,068.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,061.96x = 425,110.29 × 172,068.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,061.96x = 73,148,234,472.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,148,234,472.36/308,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,446.50

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