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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,371.92, 425,547.72 and 174,233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,371.92, 425,547.72 and 174,233.04 is: 240,438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,371.92 : 425,547.72 = 174,233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,371.92/425,547.72 = 174,233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,371.92x = 425,547.72 × 174,233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,371.92x = 74,144,472,920.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,144,472,920.67/308,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,438.47

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