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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,063.46, 434,782.98 and 171,823.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,063.46, 434,782.98 and 171,823.18 is: 237,113.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,063.46 : 434,782.98 = 171,823.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,063.46/434,782.98 = 171,823.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,063.46x = 434,782.98 × 171,823.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,063.46x = 74,705,794,233.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,705,794,233.48/315,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,113.48

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