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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,116.78, 423,821.57 and 171,147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,116.78, 423,821.57 and 171,147.75 is: 236,184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,116.78 : 423,821.57 = 171,147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,116.78/423,821.57 = 171,147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,116.78x = 423,821.57 × 171,147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,116.78x = 72,536,107,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,536,107,251.23/307,116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,184.12

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