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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,164.68, 423,873.80 and 171,213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,164.68, 423,873.80 and 171,213.48 is: 236,267.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,164.68 : 423,873.80 = 171,213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,164.68/423,873.80 = 171,213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,164.68x = 423,873.80 × 171,213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,164.68x = 72,572,908,378.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,572,908,378.82/307,164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,267.10

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