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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,067.92, 425,118.45 and 172,074.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,067.92, 425,118.45 and 172,074.79 is: 237,454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,067.92 : 425,118.45 = 172,074.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,067.92/425,118.45 = 172,074.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,067.92x = 425,118.45 × 172,074.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,067.92x = 73,152,168,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,152,168,008.88/308,067.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,454.68

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