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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,714.16, 414,974.68 and 171,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,714.16, 414,974.68 and 171,659.28 is: 236,883.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,714.16 : 414,974.68 = 171,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,714.16/414,974.68 = 171,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,714.16x = 414,974.68 × 171,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,714.16x = 71,234,254,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,234,254,787.03/300,714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,883.61

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