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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,265.42, 424,028.04 and 171,308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,265.42, 424,028.04 and 171,308 is: 236,406.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,265.42 : 424,028.04 = 171,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,265.42/424,028.04 = 171,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,265.42x = 424,028.04 × 171,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,265.42x = 72,639,395,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,639,395,476.32/307,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,406.02

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