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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,368.65, 433,828.77 and 171,129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,368.65, 433,828.77 and 171,129.75 is: 236,159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,368.65 : 433,828.77 = 171,129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,368.65/433,828.77 = 171,129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,368.65x = 433,828.77 × 171,129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,368.65x = 74,241,008,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,241,008,952.91/314,368.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,159.07

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