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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,972.41, 434,664 and 171,734.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,972.41, 434,664 and 171,734.83 is: 236,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,972.41 : 434,664 = 171,734.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,972.41/434,664 = 171,734.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,972.41x = 434,664 × 171,734.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,972.41x = 74,646,948,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,646,948,147.12/314,972.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,995.20

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