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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,767.14, 384,700.17 and 171,407.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,767.14, 384,700.17 and 171,407.31 is: 236,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,767.14 : 384,700.17 = 171,407.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,767.14/384,700.17 = 171,407.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,767.14x = 384,700.17 × 171,407.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,767.14x = 65,940,421,296.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,940,421,296.24/278,767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,543.02

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