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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,669.48, 425,985 and 172,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,669.48, 425,985 and 172,716.32 is: 238,360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,669.48 : 425,985 = 172,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,669.48/425,985 = 172,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,669.48x = 425,985 × 172,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,669.48x = 73,574,561,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,574,561,575.20/308,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,360.34

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