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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,865.10, 424,849.74 and 171,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,865.10, 424,849.74 and 171,901.32 is: 237,221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,865.10 : 424,849.74 = 171,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,865.10/424,849.74 = 171,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,865.10x = 424,849.74 × 171,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,865.10x = 73,032,231,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,032,231,107.66/307,865.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,221.53

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