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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,727.02, 424,684.68 and 171,787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,727.02, 424,684.68 and 171,787.50 is: 237,078.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,727.02 : 424,684.68 = 171,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,727.02/424,684.68 = 171,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,727.02x = 424,684.68 × 171,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,727.02x = 72,955,519,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,955,519,465.50/307,727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,078.69

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