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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,870.28, 424,868.19 and 171,899.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,870.28, 424,868.19 and 171,899.63 is: 237,225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,870.28 : 424,868.19 = 171,899.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,870.28/424,868.19 = 171,899.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,870.28x = 424,868.19 × 171,899.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,870.28x = 73,034,682,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,034,682,535.43/307,870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,225.51

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