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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,214.08, 425,333.97 and 172,247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,214.08, 425,333.97 and 172,247.95 is: 237,701.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,214.08 : 425,333.97 = 172,247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,214.08/425,333.97 = 172,247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,214.08x = 425,333.97 × 172,247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,214.08x = 73,262,903,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,262,903,669.00/308,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,701.35

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