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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,281.63, 433,700.32 and 171,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,281.63, 433,700.32 and 171,038.60 is: 236,028.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,281.63 : 433,700.32 = 171,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,281.63/433,700.32 = 171,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,281.63x = 433,700.32 × 171,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,281.63x = 74,179,495,552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,179,495,552.35/314,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,028.73

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