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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,369.61, 433,830.07 and 171,130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,369.61, 433,830.07 and 171,130.69 is: 236,160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,369.61 : 433,830.07 = 171,130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,369.61/433,830.07 = 171,130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,369.61x = 433,830.07 × 171,130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,369.61x = 74,241,639,221.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,241,639,221.85/314,369.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,160.36

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