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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,214.76, 457,231.74 and 171,689.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,214.76, 457,231.74 and 171,689.32 is: 257,201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,214.76 : 457,231.74 = 171,689.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,214.76/457,231.74 = 171,689.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,214.76x = 457,231.74 × 171,689.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,214.76x = 78,501,806,523.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,501,806,523.02/305,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,201.87

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