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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,115.28, 423,819.50 and 171,146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,115.28, 423,819.50 and 171,146.25 is: 236,182.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,115.28 : 423,819.50 = 171,146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,115.28/423,819.50 = 171,146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,115.28x = 423,819.50 × 171,146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,115.28x = 72,535,117,246.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,535,117,246.14/307,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,182.05

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