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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,399.87, 414,543.60 and 171,335.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,399.87, 414,543.60 and 171,335.43 is: 236,438.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,399.87 : 414,543.60 = 171,335.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,399.87/414,543.60 = 171,335.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,399.87x = 414,543.60 × 171,335.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,399.87x = 71,026,005,959.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,026,005,959.75/300,399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,438.20

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