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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,173.31, 423,901.13 and 171,215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,173.31, 423,901.13 and 171,215.87 is: 236,279.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,173.31 : 423,901.13 = 171,215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,173.31/423,901.13 = 171,215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,173.31x = 423,901.13 × 171,215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,173.31x = 72,578,602,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,578,602,331.10/307,173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,279.00

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