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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,346.68, 425,485.77 and 172,366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,346.68, 425,485.77 and 172,366.31 is: 237,847.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,346.68 : 425,485.77 = 172,366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,346.68/425,485.77 = 172,366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,346.68x = 425,485.77 × 172,366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,346.68x = 73,339,412,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,339,412,132.41/308,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,847.26

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