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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,663.59, 425,972.25 and 172,689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,663.59, 425,972.25 and 172,689.40 is: 238,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,663.59 : 425,972.25 = 172,689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,663.59/425,972.25 = 172,689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,663.59x = 425,972.25 × 172,689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,663.59x = 73,560,890,139.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,560,890,139.29/308,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,320.59

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