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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,921.98, 415,285.06 and 171,881.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,921.98, 415,285.06 and 171,881.68 is: 237,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,921.98 : 415,285.06 = 171,881.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,921.98/415,285.06 = 171,881.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,921.98x = 415,285.06 × 171,881.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,921.98x = 71,379,893,791.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,379,893,791.70/300,921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,203.99

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