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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,173.72, 423,848.34 and 171,177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,173.72, 423,848.34 and 171,177.84 is: 236,196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,173.72 : 423,848.34 = 171,177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,173.72/423,848.34 = 171,177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,173.72x = 423,848.34 × 171,177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,173.72x = 72,553,443,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,553,443,328.79/307,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,196.78

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