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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,187.98, 423,921.36 and 171,230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,187.98, 423,921.36 and 171,230.55 is: 236,299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,187.98 : 423,921.36 = 171,230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,187.98/423,921.36 = 171,230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,187.98x = 423,921.36 × 171,230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,187.98x = 72,588,287,629.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,588,287,629.55/307,187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,299.24

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