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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,870.02, 424,867.84 and 171,899.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,870.02, 424,867.84 and 171,899.37 is: 237,225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,870.02 : 424,867.84 = 171,899.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,870.02/424,867.84 = 171,899.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,870.02x = 424,867.84 × 171,899.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,870.02x = 73,034,514,029.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,034,514,029.26/307,870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,225.16

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