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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,956.16, 415,349.22 and 171,913.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,956.16, 415,349.22 and 171,913.94 is: 237,258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,956.16 : 415,349.22 = 171,913.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,956.16/415,349.22 = 171,913.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,956.16x = 415,349.22 × 171,913.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,956.16x = 71,404,318,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,404,318,809.38/300,956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,258.21

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