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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,317.36, 424,059.48 and 171,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,317.36, 424,059.48 and 171,318 is: 236,397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,317.36 : 424,059.48 = 171,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,317.36/424,059.48 = 171,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,317.36x = 424,059.48 × 171,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,317.36x = 72,649,021,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,649,021,994.64/307,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,397.39

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