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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,279.16, 433,696.90 and 171,036.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,279.16, 433,696.90 and 171,036.13 is: 236,025.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,279.16 : 433,696.90 = 171,036.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,279.16/433,696.90 = 171,036.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,279.16x = 433,696.90 × 171,036.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,279.16x = 74,177,839,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,177,839,369.00/314,279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,025.32

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