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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,204.19, 423,890.43 and 171,208.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,204.19, 423,890.43 and 171,208.34 is: 236,238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,204.19 : 423,890.43 = 171,208.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,204.19/423,890.43 = 171,208.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,204.19x = 423,890.43 × 171,208.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,204.19x = 72,573,576,862.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,573,576,862.19/307,204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,238.89

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