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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,350.80, 425,541.60 and 174,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,350.80, 425,541.60 and 174,214.80 is: 240,426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,350.80 : 425,541.60 = 174,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,350.80/425,541.60 = 174,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,350.80x = 425,541.60 × 174,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,350.80x = 74,135,644,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,135,644,735.68/308,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,426.31

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