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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,706.08, 434,299.36 and 171,466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,706.08, 434,299.36 and 171,466.08 is: 236,625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,706.08 : 434,299.36 = 171,466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,706.08/434,299.36 = 171,466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,706.08x = 434,299.36 × 171,466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,706.08x = 74,467,608,805.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,467,608,805.71/314,706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,625.90

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