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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,067.16, 427,913.82 and 172,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,067.16, 427,913.82 and 172,262.24 is: 237,733.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,067.16 : 427,913.82 = 172,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,067.16/427,913.82 = 172,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,067.16x = 427,913.82 × 172,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,067.16x = 73,713,391,020.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,713,391,020.59/310,067.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,733.63

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