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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,541.78, 425,827.09 and 172,583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,541.78, 425,827.09 and 172,583.28 is: 238,186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,541.78 : 425,827.09 = 172,583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,541.78/425,827.09 = 172,583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,541.78x = 425,827.09 × 172,583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,541.78x = 73,490,635,905.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,490,635,905.06/308,541.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,186.98

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