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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,327.76, 424,116.84 and 171,357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,327.76, 424,116.84 and 171,357.68 is: 236,476.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,327.76 : 424,116.84 = 171,357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,327.76/424,116.84 = 171,357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,327.76x = 424,116.84 × 171,357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,327.76x = 72,675,677,751.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,675,677,751.33/307,327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,476.12

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