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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,881.54, 424,883.73 and 171,910.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,881.54, 424,883.73 and 171,910.89 is: 237,241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,881.54 : 424,883.73 = 171,910.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,881.54/424,883.73 = 171,910.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,881.54x = 424,883.73 × 171,910.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,881.54x = 73,042,140,170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,042,140,170.82/307,881.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,241.05

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