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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,165.98, 423,891.13 and 171,208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,165.98, 423,891.13 and 171,208.68 is: 236,269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,165.98 : 423,891.13 = 171,208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,165.98/423,891.13 = 171,208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,165.98x = 423,891.13 × 171,208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,165.98x = 72,573,840,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,573,840,402.99/307,165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,269.14

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