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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,110.04, 467,968.23 and 171,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,110.04, 467,968.23 and 171,967.08 is: 257,842.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,110.04 : 467,968.23 = 171,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,110.04/467,968.23 = 171,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,110.04x = 467,968.23 × 171,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,110.04x = 80,475,130,045.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,475,130,045.87/312,110.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,842.17

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