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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,367.76, 433,813.96 and 171,127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,367.76, 433,813.96 and 171,127.56 is: 236,148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,367.76 : 433,813.96 = 171,127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,367.76/433,813.96 = 171,127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,367.76x = 433,813.96 × 171,127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,367.76x = 74,237,524,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,237,524,468.74/314,367.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,148.66

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