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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,184.20, 423,862.82 and 171,188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,184.20, 423,862.82 and 171,188.34 is: 236,211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,184.20 : 423,862.82 = 171,188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,184.20/423,862.82 = 171,188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,184.20x = 423,862.82 × 171,188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,184.20x = 72,560,372,543.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,560,372,543.52/307,184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,211.28

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