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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,272.88, 433,688.26 and 171,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,272.88, 433,688.26 and 171,029.84 is: 236,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,272.88 : 433,688.26 = 171,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,272.88/433,688.26 = 171,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,272.88x = 433,688.26 × 171,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,272.88x = 74,173,634,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,173,634,374.32/314,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,016.66

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