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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,484.59, 425,730.42 and 172,531.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,484.59, 425,730.42 and 172,531.19 is: 238,105.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,484.59 : 425,730.42 = 172,531.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,484.59/425,730.42 = 172,531.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,484.59x = 425,730.42 × 172,531.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,484.59x = 73,451,773,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,451,773,853.15/308,484.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,105.17

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