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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,319.70, 433,770.96 and 171,089.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,319.70, 433,770.96 and 171,089.38 is: 236,108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,319.70 : 433,770.96 = 171,089.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,319.70/433,770.96 = 171,089.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,319.70x = 433,770.96 × 171,089.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,319.70x = 74,213,604,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,213,604,608.40/314,319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,108.66

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