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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,373.15, 433,834.98 and 171,134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,373.15, 433,834.98 and 171,134.25 is: 236,165.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,373.15 : 433,834.98 = 171,134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,373.15/433,834.98 = 171,134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,373.15x = 433,834.98 × 171,134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,373.15x = 74,244,023,926.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,244,023,926.07/314,373.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,165.28

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