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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,691.38, 414,943.27 and 171,636.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,691.38, 414,943.27 and 171,636.51 is: 236,852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,691.38 : 414,943.27 = 171,636.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,691.38/414,943.27 = 171,636.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,691.38x = 414,943.27 × 171,636.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,691.38x = 71,219,414,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,219,414,710.79/300,691.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,852.20

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