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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,206.24, 423,946.56 and 171,248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,206.24, 423,946.56 and 171,248.82 is: 236,324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,206.24 : 423,946.56 = 171,248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,206.24/423,946.56 = 171,248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,206.24x = 423,946.56 × 171,248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,206.24x = 72,600,348,143.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,600,348,143.06/307,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,324.46

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