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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,608, 425,858.88 and 172,618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,608, 425,858.88 and 172,618.32 is: 238,202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,608 : 425,858.88 = 172,618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,608/425,858.88 = 172,618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,608x = 425,858.88 × 172,618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,608x = 73,511,044,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,511,044,422.68/308,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,202.01

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