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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,063.76, 425,123.28 and 172,099.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,063.76, 425,123.28 and 172,099.68 is: 237,494.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,063.76 : 425,123.28 = 172,099.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,063.76/425,123.28 = 172,099.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,063.76x = 425,123.28 × 172,099.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,063.76x = 73,163,580,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,163,580,448.55/308,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,494.93

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