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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,397.44, 414,532 and 171,316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,397.44, 414,532 and 171,316.96 is: 236,408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,397.44 : 414,532 = 171,316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,397.44/414,532 = 171,316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,397.44x = 414,532 × 171,316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,397.44x = 71,016,362,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,016,362,062.72/300,397.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,408.01

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