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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,242.55, 414,330.97 and 171,176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,242.55, 414,330.97 and 171,176.92 is: 236,222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,242.55 : 414,330.97 = 171,176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,242.55/414,330.97 = 171,176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,242.55x = 414,330.97 × 171,176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,242.55x = 70,923,899,305.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,923,899,305.21/300,242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,222.01

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