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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,190.83, 434,954.76 and 171,950.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,190.83, 434,954.76 and 171,950.85 is: 237,287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,190.83 : 434,954.76 = 171,950.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,190.83/434,954.76 = 171,950.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,190.83x = 434,954.76 × 171,950.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,190.83x = 74,790,840,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,790,840,693.55/315,190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,287.49

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