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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,127.95, 425,213.64 and 172,185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,127.95, 425,213.64 and 172,185.31 is: 237,614.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,127.95 : 425,213.64 = 172,185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,127.95/425,213.64 = 172,185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,127.95x = 425,213.64 × 172,185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,127.95x = 73,215,541,356.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,215,541,356.59/308,127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,614.09

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