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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,456.22, 433,958.85 and 171,222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,456.22, 433,958.85 and 171,222.30 is: 236,291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,456.22 : 433,958.85 = 171,222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,456.22/433,958.85 = 171,222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,456.22x = 433,958.85 × 171,222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,456.22x = 74,303,432,402.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,303,432,402.36/314,456.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,291.82

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