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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,541.62, 425,826.87 and 172,583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,541.62, 425,826.87 and 172,583.12 is: 238,186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,541.62 : 425,826.87 = 172,583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,541.62/425,826.87 = 172,583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,541.62x = 425,826.87 × 172,583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,541.62x = 73,490,531,192.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,490,531,192.59/308,541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,186.77

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