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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,163, 425,299.50 and 174,035.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,163, 425,299.50 and 174,035.64 is: 240,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,163 : 425,299.50 = 174,035.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,163/425,299.50 = 174,035.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,163x = 425,299.50 × 174,035.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,163x = 74,017,270,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,017,270,674.18/308,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,188.70

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