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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,467.92, 433,960.11 and 171,225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,467.92, 433,960.11 and 171,225.36 is: 236,287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,467.92 : 433,960.11 = 171,225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,467.92/433,960.11 = 171,225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,467.92x = 433,960.11 × 171,225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,467.92x = 74,304,976,060.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,304,976,060.39/314,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,287.94

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