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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,285.79, 425,454.24 and 172,320.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,285.79, 425,454.24 and 172,320.21 is: 237,812.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,285.79 : 425,454.24 = 172,320.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,285.79/425,454.24 = 172,320.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,285.79x = 425,454.24 × 172,320.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,285.79x = 73,314,363,982.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,314,363,982.19/308,285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,812.99

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