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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,905.58, 424,911.76 and 171,941.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,905.58, 424,911.76 and 171,941.14 is: 237,279.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,905.58 : 424,911.76 = 171,941.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,905.58/424,911.76 = 171,941.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,905.58x = 424,911.76 × 171,941.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,905.58x = 73,059,810,921.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,059,810,921.67/307,905.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,279.92

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