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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,371.08, 392,431.14 and 171,200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,371.08, 392,431.14 and 171,200.04 is: 236,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,371.08 : 392,431.14 = 171,200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,371.08/392,431.14 = 171,200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,371.08x = 392,431.14 × 171,200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,371.08x = 67,184,226,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,184,226,865.25/284,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,255.48

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