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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,979.21, 424,983.66 and 171,994.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,979.21, 424,983.66 and 171,994.29 is: 237,336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,979.21 : 424,983.66 = 171,994.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,979.21/424,983.66 = 171,994.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,979.21x = 424,983.66 × 171,994.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,979.21x = 73,094,762,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,094,762,863.30/307,979.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,336.68

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