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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,423.51, 433,904.50 and 171,183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,423.51, 433,904.50 and 171,183.56 is: 236,233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,423.51 : 433,904.50 = 171,183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,423.51/433,904.50 = 171,183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,423.51x = 433,904.50 × 171,183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,423.51x = 74,277,314,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,277,314,412.54/314,423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,233.34

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