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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,180.08, 425,287.63 and 172,214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,180.08, 425,287.63 and 172,214.16 is: 237,655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,180.08 : 425,287.63 = 172,214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,180.08/425,287.63 = 172,214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,180.08x = 425,287.63 × 172,214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,180.08x = 73,240,551,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,240,551,958.84/308,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,655.05

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