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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,377.92, 425,556 and 174,239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,377.92, 425,556 and 174,239.04 is: 240,446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,377.92 : 425,556 = 174,239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,377.92/425,556 = 174,239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,377.92x = 425,556 × 174,239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,377.92x = 74,148,468,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,148,468,906.24/308,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,446.75

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