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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,244.40, 423,963.02 and 171,268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,244.40, 423,963.02 and 171,268.08 is: 236,330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,244.40 : 423,963.02 = 171,268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,244.40/423,963.02 = 171,268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,244.40x = 423,963.02 × 171,268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,244.40x = 72,611,332,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,611,332,426.40/307,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,330.86

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