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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,205.66, 423,930.30 and 171,254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,205.66, 423,930.30 and 171,254.54 is: 236,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,205.66 : 423,930.30 = 171,254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,205.66/423,930.30 = 171,254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,205.66x = 423,930.30 × 171,254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,205.66x = 72,599,988,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,599,988,518.56/307,205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,323.73

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