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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,344.69, 425,518.85 and 172,386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,344.69, 425,518.85 and 172,386.19 is: 237,894.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,344.69 : 425,518.85 = 172,386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,344.69/425,518.85 = 172,386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,344.69x = 425,518.85 × 172,386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,344.69x = 73,353,573,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,353,573,324.68/308,344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,894.72

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