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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,080.23, 425,150.67 and 172,114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,080.23, 425,150.67 and 172,114.22 is: 237,517.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,080.23 : 425,150.67 = 172,114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,080.23/425,150.67 = 172,114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,080.23x = 425,150.67 × 172,114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,080.23x = 73,174,475,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,174,475,266.36/308,080.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,517.60

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