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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,264.42, 424,026.66 and 171,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,264.42, 424,026.66 and 171,307 is: 236,404.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,264.42 : 424,026.66 = 171,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,264.42/424,026.66 = 171,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,264.42x = 424,026.66 × 171,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,264.42x = 72,638,735,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,638,735,044.62/307,264.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,404.64

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