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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,995.73, 415,271.00 and 171,841.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,995.73, 415,271.00 and 171,841.23 is: 237,082.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,995.73 : 415,271.00 = 171,841.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,995.73/415,271.00 = 171,841.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,995.73x = 415,271.00 × 171,841.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,995.73x = 71,360,679,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,360,679,852.93/300,995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,082.03

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