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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,269.36, 424,033.68 and 171,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,269.36, 424,033.68 and 171,312 is: 236,411.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,269.36 : 424,033.68 = 171,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,269.36/424,033.68 = 171,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,269.36x = 424,033.68 × 171,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,269.36x = 72,642,057,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,642,057,788.16/307,269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,411.65

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