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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,543.26, 425,811.50 and 172,589.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,543.26, 425,811.50 and 172,589.93 is: 238,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,543.26 : 425,811.50 = 172,589.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,543.26/425,811.50 = 172,589.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,543.26x = 425,811.50 × 172,589.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,543.26x = 73,490,776,978.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,490,776,978.20/308,543.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,186.30

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