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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,187.42, 423,917.69 and 171,219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,187.42, 423,917.69 and 171,219.83 is: 236,282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,187.42 : 423,917.69 = 171,219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,187.42/423,917.69 = 171,219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,187.42x = 423,917.69 × 171,219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,187.42x = 72,583,111,840.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,583,111,840.11/307,187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,282.83

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