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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,786.59, 434,392.85 and 171,543.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,786.59, 434,392.85 and 171,543.55 is: 236,723.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,786.59 : 434,392.85 = 171,543.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,786.59/434,392.85 = 171,543.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,786.59x = 434,392.85 × 171,543.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,786.59x = 74,517,288,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,517,288,553.94/314,786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,723.20

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