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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,377.74, 424,183.10 and 171,420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,377.74, 424,183.10 and 171,420.27 is: 236,560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,377.74 : 424,183.10 = 171,420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,377.74/424,183.10 = 171,420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,377.74x = 424,183.10 × 171,420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,377.74x = 72,713,580,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,713,580,674.34/307,377.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,560.99

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