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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,662.75, 425,971.14 and 172,688.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,662.75, 425,971.14 and 172,688.59 is: 238,319.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,662.75 : 425,971.14 = 172,688.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,662.75/425,971.14 = 172,688.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,662.75x = 425,971.14 × 172,688.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,662.75x = 73,560,355,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,560,355,547.29/308,662.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,319.51

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