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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,172.99, 423,900.71 and 171,215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,172.99, 423,900.71 and 171,215.57 is: 236,278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,172.99 : 423,900.71 = 171,215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,172.99/423,900.71 = 171,215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,172.99x = 423,900.71 × 171,215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,172.99x = 72,578,402,531.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,578,402,531.79/307,172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,278.59

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