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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,451.96, 433,951.48 and 171,219.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,451.96, 433,951.48 and 171,219.84 is: 236,287.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,451.96 : 433,951.48 = 171,219.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,451.96/433,951.48 = 171,219.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,451.96x = 433,951.48 × 171,219.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,451.96x = 74,301,102,973.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,301,102,973.36/314,451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,287.61

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