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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,277.22, 428,188.37 and 172,469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,277.22, 428,188.37 and 172,469.08 is: 238,010.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,277.22 : 428,188.37 = 172,469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,277.22/428,188.37 = 172,469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,277.22x = 428,188.37 × 172,469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,277.22x = 73,849,253,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,849,253,378.25/310,277.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,010.56

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