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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,185.34, 414,215.19 and 171,140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,185.34, 414,215.19 and 171,140.46 is: 236,150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,185.34 : 414,215.19 = 171,140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,185.34/414,215.19 = 171,140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,185.34x = 414,215.19 × 171,140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,185.34x = 70,888,978,155.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,888,978,155.59/300,185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,150.70

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