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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,461.72, 433,947.06 and 171,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,461.72, 433,947.06 and 171,220.60 is: 236,278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,461.72 : 433,947.06 = 171,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,461.72/433,947.06 = 171,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,461.72x = 433,947.06 × 171,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,461.72x = 74,300,675,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,300,675,981.44/314,461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,278.92

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