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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,473.67, 425,690.70 and 172,506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,473.67, 425,690.70 and 172,506.08 is: 238,056.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,473.67 : 425,690.70 = 172,506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,473.67/425,690.70 = 172,506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,473.67x = 425,690.70 × 172,506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,473.67x = 73,434,233,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,434,233,949.46/308,473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,056.73

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