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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,140.88, 425,254.19 and 172,175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,140.88, 425,254.19 and 172,175.22 is: 237,612.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,140.88 : 425,254.19 = 172,175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,140.88/425,254.19 = 172,175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,140.88x = 425,254.19 × 172,175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,140.88x = 73,218,232,858.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,218,232,858.30/308,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,612.85

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