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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,254.83, 433,670.85 and 171,014.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,254.83, 433,670.85 and 171,014.83 is: 236,000.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,254.83 : 433,670.85 = 171,014.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,254.83/433,670.85 = 171,014.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,254.83x = 433,670.85 × 171,014.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,254.83x = 74,164,146,688.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,164,146,688.71/314,254.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,000.02

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