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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,869.12, 424,855.28 and 171,905.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,869.12, 424,855.28 and 171,905.36 is: 237,227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,869.12 : 424,855.28 = 171,905.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,869.12/424,855.28 = 171,905.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,869.12x = 424,855.28 × 171,905.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,869.12x = 73,034,899,856.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,034,899,856.30/307,869.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,227.10

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