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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,691.08, 434,278.67 and 171,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,691.08, 434,278.67 and 171,451.08 is: 236,605.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,691.08 : 434,278.67 = 171,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,691.08/434,278.67 = 171,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,691.08x = 434,278.67 × 171,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,691.08x = 74,457,546,135.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,457,546,135.21/314,691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,605.20

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