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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,257.20, 414,297.39 and 171,193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,257.20, 414,297.39 and 171,193.24 is: 236,213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,257.20 : 414,297.39 = 171,193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,257.20/414,297.39 = 171,193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,257.20x = 414,297.39 × 171,193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,257.20x = 70,924,912,517.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,924,912,517.64/300,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,213.86

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