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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,114.58, 433,477.77 and 170,874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,114.58, 433,477.77 and 170,874.28 is: 235,806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,114.58 : 433,477.77 = 170,874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,114.58/433,477.77 = 170,874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,114.58x = 433,477.77 × 170,874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,114.58x = 74,070,201,844.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,070,201,844.76/314,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,806.32

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