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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,377.68, 433,841.20 and 171,138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,377.68, 433,841.20 and 171,138.76 is: 236,171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,377.68 : 433,841.20 = 171,138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,377.68/433,841.20 = 171,138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,377.68x = 433,841.20 × 171,138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,377.68x = 74,247,045,004.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,247,045,004.91/314,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,171.49

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