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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,683, 421,881.42 and 171,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,683, 421,881.42 and 171,547 is: 236,756.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,683 : 421,881.42 = 171,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,683/421,881.42 = 171,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,683x = 421,881.42 × 171,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,683x = 72,372,491,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,372,491,956.74/305,683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,756.68

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