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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,669.66, 428,726.62 and 172,850.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,669.66, 428,726.62 and 172,850.58 is: 238,535.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,669.66 : 428,726.62 = 172,850.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,669.66/428,726.62 = 172,850.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,669.66x = 428,726.62 × 172,850.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,669.66x = 74,105,645,144.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,105,645,144.50/310,669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,535.19

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