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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,408.84, 433,893.28 and 171,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,408.84, 433,893.28 and 171,171.32 is: 236,221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,408.84 : 433,893.28 = 171,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,408.84/433,893.28 = 171,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,408.84x = 433,893.28 × 171,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,408.84x = 74,270,085,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,270,085,476.73/314,408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,221.37

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