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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,256.83, 433,673.61 and 171,016.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,256.83, 433,673.61 and 171,016.83 is: 236,002.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,256.83 : 433,673.61 = 171,016.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,256.83/433,673.61 = 171,016.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,256.83x = 433,673.61 × 171,016.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,256.83x = 74,165,486,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,165,486,036.86/314,256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,002.79

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