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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,276.50, 414,363.33 and 171,196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,276.50, 414,363.33 and 171,196.92 is: 236,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,276.50 : 414,363.33 = 171,196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,276.50/414,363.33 = 171,196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,276.50x = 414,363.33 × 171,196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,276.50x = 70,937,725,856.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,937,725,856.94/300,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,241.35

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