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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,398.89, 433,856.86 and 171,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,398.89, 433,856.86 and 171,159.44 is: 236,192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,398.89 : 433,856.86 = 171,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,398.89/433,856.86 = 171,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,398.89x = 433,856.86 × 171,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,398.89x = 74,258,694,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,258,694,600.58/314,398.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,192.61

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