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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,161.78, 423,887.49 and 171,191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,161.78, 423,887.49 and 171,191.94 is: 236,247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,161.78 : 423,887.49 = 171,191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,161.78/423,887.49 = 171,191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,161.78x = 423,887.49 × 171,191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,161.78x = 72,566,121,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,566,121,754.83/307,161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,247.24

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