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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,170.29, 423,897.10 and 171,212.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,170.29, 423,897.10 and 171,212.99 is: 236,275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,170.29 : 423,897.10 = 171,212.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,170.29/423,897.10 = 171,212.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,170.29x = 423,897.10 × 171,212.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,170.29x = 72,576,687,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,576,687,395.81/307,170.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,275.09

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