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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,835.03, 434,481.57 and 171,604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,835.03, 434,481.57 and 171,604.35 is: 236,819.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,835.03 : 434,481.57 = 171,604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,835.03/434,481.57 = 171,604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,835.03x = 434,481.57 × 171,604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,835.03x = 74,558,927,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,558,927,406.83/314,835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,819.03

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