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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,146.88, 434,905.47 and 171,907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,146.88, 434,905.47 and 171,907.56 is: 237,233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,146.88 : 434,905.47 = 171,907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,146.88/434,905.47 = 171,907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,146.88x = 434,905.47 × 171,907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,146.88x = 74,763,538,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,763,538,178.35/315,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,233.95

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