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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,002.44, 414,085.02 and 171,008.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,002.44, 414,085.02 and 171,008.82 is: 236,038.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,002.44 : 414,085.02 = 171,008.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,002.44/414,085.02 = 171,008.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,002.44x = 414,085.02 × 171,008.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,002.44x = 70,812,190,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,812,190,649.88/300,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,038.72

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