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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,468.92, 433,961.49 and 171,226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,468.92, 433,961.49 and 171,226.36 is: 236,289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,468.92 : 433,961.49 = 171,226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,468.92/433,961.49 = 171,226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,468.92x = 433,961.49 × 171,226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,468.92x = 74,305,646,312.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,305,646,312.88/314,468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,289.32

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