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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,448.96, 421,524.48 and 171,310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,448.96, 421,524.48 and 171,310.08 is: 236,410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,448.96 : 421,524.48 = 171,310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,448.96/421,524.48 = 171,310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,448.96x = 421,524.48 × 171,310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,448.96x = 72,211,392,390.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,211,392,390.76/305,448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,410.67

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