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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,726.68, 434,317.35 and 171,487.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,726.68, 434,317.35 and 171,487.90 is: 236,650.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,726.68 : 434,317.35 = 171,487.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,726.68/434,317.35 = 171,487.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,726.68x = 434,317.35 × 171,487.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,726.68x = 74,480,170,285.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,480,170,285.07/314,726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,650.32

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