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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,485.08, 425,731.12 and 172,531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,485.08, 425,731.12 and 172,531.68 is: 238,105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,485.08 : 425,731.12 = 172,531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,485.08/425,731.12 = 172,531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,485.08x = 425,731.12 × 172,531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,485.08x = 73,452,105,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,452,105,361.88/308,485.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,105.86

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