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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,370.68, 433,833.56 and 171,130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,370.68, 433,833.56 and 171,130.68 is: 236,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,370.68 : 433,833.56 = 171,130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,370.68/433,833.56 = 171,130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,370.68x = 433,833.56 × 171,130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,370.68x = 74,242,231,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,242,231,273.97/314,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,161.44

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