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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,239.96, 433,660.27 and 171,009.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,239.96, 433,660.27 and 171,009.24 is: 235,997.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,239.96 : 433,660.27 = 171,009.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,239.96/433,660.27 = 171,009.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,239.96x = 433,660.27 × 171,009.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,239.96x = 74,159,913,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,159,913,190.89/314,239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,997.72

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