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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,004.18, 423,696.93 and 171,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,004.18, 423,696.93 and 171,060.26 is: 236,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,004.18 : 423,696.93 = 171,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,004.18/423,696.93 = 171,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,004.18x = 423,696.93 × 171,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,004.18x = 72,477,704,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,477,704,247.04/307,004.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,080.52

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