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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,118.28, 423,823.64 and 171,149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,118.28, 423,823.64 and 171,149.25 is: 236,186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,118.28 : 423,823.64 = 171,149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,118.28/423,823.64 = 171,149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,118.28x = 423,823.64 × 171,149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,118.28x = 72,537,097,262.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,537,097,262.52/307,118.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,186.19

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