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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,225.73, 425,348.19 and 170,404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,225.73, 425,348.19 and 170,404.07 is: 235,155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,225.73 : 425,348.19 = 170,404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,225.73/425,348.19 = 170,404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,225.73x = 425,348.19 × 170,404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,225.73x = 72,481,062,743.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,481,062,743.13/308,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,155.78

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