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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,147.42, 434,909.52 and 171,912.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,147.42, 434,909.52 and 171,912.69 is: 237,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,147.42 : 434,909.52 = 171,912.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,147.42/434,909.52 = 171,912.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,147.42x = 434,909.52 × 171,912.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,147.42x = 74,766,465,489.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,766,465,489.81/315,147.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,242.83

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