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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,001.63, 427,787.67 and 172,189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,001.63, 427,787.67 and 172,189.49 is: 237,613.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,001.63 : 427,787.67 = 172,189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,001.63/427,787.67 = 172,189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,001.63x = 427,787.67 × 172,189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,001.63x = 73,660,538,586.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,660,538,586.65/310,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,613.40

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