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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,003.23, 434,713.42 and 171,771.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,003.23, 434,713.42 and 171,771.13 is: 237,049.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,003.23 : 434,713.42 = 171,771.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,003.23/434,713.42 = 171,771.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,003.23x = 434,713.42 × 171,771.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,003.23x = 74,671,212,347.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,671,212,347.14/315,003.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,049.04

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