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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,169.97, 434,933.96 and 171,929.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,169.97, 434,933.96 and 171,929.97 is: 237,263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,169.97 : 434,933.96 = 171,929.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,169.97/434,933.96 = 171,929.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,169.97x = 434,933.96 × 171,929.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,169.97x = 74,778,181,835.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,778,181,835.13/315,169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,263.03

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