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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,264.38, 423,990.60 and 171,288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,264.38, 423,990.60 and 171,288.06 is: 236,358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,264.38 : 423,990.60 = 171,288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,264.38/423,990.60 = 171,288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,264.38x = 423,990.60 × 171,288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,264.38x = 72,624,527,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,624,527,332.24/307,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,358.43

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