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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,275.13, 433,691.36 and 171,032.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,275.13, 433,691.36 and 171,032.10 is: 236,019.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,275.13 : 433,691.36 = 171,032.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,275.13/433,691.36 = 171,032.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,275.13x = 433,691.36 × 171,032.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,275.13x = 74,175,143,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,175,143,197.50/314,275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,019.77

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