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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,113.78, 423,817.43 and 171,144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,113.78, 423,817.43 and 171,144.75 is: 236,179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,113.78 : 423,817.43 = 171,144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,113.78/423,817.43 = 171,144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,113.78x = 423,817.43 × 171,144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,113.78x = 72,534,127,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,534,127,247.27/307,113.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,179.98

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