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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,457.91, 425,668.43 and 172,489.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,457.91, 425,668.43 and 172,489.99 is: 238,034.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,457.91 : 425,668.43 = 172,489.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,457.91/425,668.43 = 172,489.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,457.91x = 425,668.43 × 172,489.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,457.91x = 73,423,543,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,423,543,234.02/308,457.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,034.24

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