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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,277.38, 433,694.46 and 171,034.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,277.38, 433,694.46 and 171,034.35 is: 236,022.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,277.38 : 433,694.46 = 171,034.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,277.38/433,694.46 = 171,034.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,277.38x = 433,694.46 × 171,034.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,277.38x = 74,176,650,064.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,176,650,064.70/314,277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,022.88

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