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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,316.36, 424,058.10 and 171,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,316.36, 424,058.10 and 171,317 is: 236,396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,316.36 : 424,058.10 = 171,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,316.36/424,058.10 = 171,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,316.36x = 424,058.10 × 171,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,316.36x = 72,648,361,517.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,648,361,517.70/307,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,396.01

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