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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,954.02, 426,344.74 and 172,975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,954.02, 426,344.74 and 172,975.25 is: 238,699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,954.02 : 426,344.74 = 172,975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,954.02/426,344.74 = 172,975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,954.02x = 426,344.74 × 172,975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,954.02x = 73,747,087,987.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,747,087,987.69/308,954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,699.23

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