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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,852.13, 424,831.90 and 171,888.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,852.13, 424,831.90 and 171,888.39 is: 237,203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,852.13 : 424,831.90 = 171,888.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,852.13/424,831.90 = 171,888.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,852.13x = 424,831.90 × 171,888.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,852.13x = 73,023,671,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,023,671,526.50/307,852.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,203.72

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