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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,163.78, 423,890.26 and 171,193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,163.78, 423,890.26 and 171,193.94 is: 236,250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,163.78 : 423,890.26 = 171,193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,163.78/423,890.26 = 171,193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,163.78x = 423,890.26 × 171,193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,163.78x = 72,567,443,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,567,443,737.02/307,163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,250.00

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