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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,464.20, 467,714.70 and 171,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,464.20, 467,714.70 and 171,323.40 is: 257,270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,464.20 : 467,714.70 = 171,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,464.20/467,714.70 = 171,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,464.20x = 467,714.70 × 171,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,464.20x = 80,130,472,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,130,472,633.98/311,464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,270.25

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