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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,788.58, 434,395.60 and 171,545.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,788.58, 434,395.60 and 171,545.55 is: 236,725.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,788.58 : 434,395.60 = 171,545.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,788.58/434,395.60 = 171,545.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,788.58x = 434,395.60 × 171,545.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,788.58x = 74,518,632,119.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,518,632,119.58/314,788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,725.97

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