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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,753.92, 421,917.28 and 171,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,753.92, 421,917.28 and 171,592 is: 236,783.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,753.92 : 421,917.28 = 171,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,753.92/421,917.28 = 171,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,753.92x = 421,917.28 × 171,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,753.92x = 72,397,629,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,397,629,909.76/305,753.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,783.98

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