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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,995.91, 434,684.88 and 171,758.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,995.91, 434,684.88 and 171,758.75 is: 237,021.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,995.91 : 434,684.88 = 171,758.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,995.91/434,684.88 = 171,758.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,995.91x = 434,684.88 × 171,758.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,995.91x = 74,660,931,632.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,660,931,632.70/314,995.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,021.91

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