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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,177.38, 423,870.57 and 171,201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,177.38, 423,870.57 and 171,201.06 is: 236,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,177.38 : 423,870.57 = 171,201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,177.38/423,870.57 = 171,201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,177.38x = 423,870.57 × 171,201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,177.38x = 72,567,090,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,567,090,886.80/307,177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,238.39

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