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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,688.38, 414,939.13 and 171,633.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,688.38, 414,939.13 and 171,633.51 is: 236,848.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,688.38 : 414,939.13 = 171,633.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,688.38/414,939.13 = 171,633.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,688.38x = 414,939.13 × 171,633.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,688.38x = 71,217,459,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,217,459,318.25/300,688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,848.06

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