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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,179.64, 423,890.22 and 171,209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,179.64, 423,890.22 and 171,209.08 is: 236,258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,179.64 : 423,890.22 = 171,209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,179.64/423,890.22 = 171,209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,179.64x = 423,890.22 × 171,209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,179.64x = 72,573,854,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,573,854,587.20/307,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,258.67

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