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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,153.86, 423,874.44 and 171,196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,153.86, 423,874.44 and 171,196.57 is: 236,252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,153.86 : 423,874.44 = 171,196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,153.86/423,874.44 = 171,196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,153.86x = 423,874.44 × 171,196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,153.86x = 72,565,850,238.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,565,850,238.67/307,153.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,252.44

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