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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,368.62, 433,828.74 and 171,129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,368.62, 433,828.74 and 171,129.74 is: 236,159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,368.62 : 433,828.74 = 171,129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,368.62/433,828.74 = 171,129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,368.62x = 433,828.74 × 171,129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,368.62x = 74,240,997,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,240,997,311.58/314,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,159.06

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