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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,468.82, 414,670 and 171,410.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,468.82, 414,670 and 171,410.14 is: 236,559.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,468.82 : 414,670 = 171,410.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,468.82/414,670 = 171,410.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,468.82x = 414,670 × 171,410.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,468.82x = 71,078,642,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,078,642,753.80/300,468.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,559.13

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