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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,267, 421,268.46 and 171,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,267, 421,268.46 and 171,131 is: 236,160.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,267 : 421,268.46 = 171,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,267/421,268.46 = 171,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,267x = 421,268.46 × 171,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,267x = 72,092,092,828.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,092,092,828.26/305,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,160.78

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