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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,654.32, 434,220.42 and 171,414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,654.32, 434,220.42 and 171,414.28 is: 236,550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,654.32 : 434,220.42 = 171,414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,654.32/434,220.42 = 171,414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,654.32x = 434,220.42 × 171,414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,654.32x = 74,431,580,655.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,431,580,655.60/314,654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,550.32

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