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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,064.96, 425,114.42 and 172,071.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,064.96, 425,114.42 and 172,071.84 is: 237,450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,064.96 : 425,114.42 = 172,071.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,064.96/425,114.42 = 172,071.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,064.96x = 425,114.42 × 172,071.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,064.96x = 73,150,220,459.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,150,220,459.93/308,064.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,450.64

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