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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,170.97, 434,935.33 and 171,930.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,170.97, 434,935.33 and 171,930.97 is: 237,264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,170.97 : 434,935.33 = 171,930.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,170.97/434,935.33 = 171,930.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,170.97x = 434,935.33 × 171,930.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,170.97x = 74,778,853,174.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,778,853,174.17/315,170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,264.41

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