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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,003.72, 434,714.10 and 171,771.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,003.72, 434,714.10 and 171,771.63 is: 237,049.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,003.72 : 434,714.10 = 171,771.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,003.72/434,714.10 = 171,771.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,003.72x = 434,714.10 × 171,771.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,003.72x = 74,671,549,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,671,549,540.98/315,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,049.74

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