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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,552.41, 434,082.82 and 171,313.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,552.41, 434,082.82 and 171,313.03 is: 236,412.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,552.41 : 434,082.82 = 171,313.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,552.41/434,082.82 = 171,313.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,552.41x = 434,082.82 × 171,313.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,552.41x = 74,364,041,640.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,364,041,640.78/314,552.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,412.24

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