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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,191.13, 434,964.78 and 171,954.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,191.13, 434,964.78 and 171,954.18 is: 237,297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,191.13 : 434,964.78 = 171,954.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,191.13/434,964.78 = 171,954.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,191.13x = 434,964.78 × 171,954.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,191.13x = 74,794,012,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,794,012,073.78/315,191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,297.33

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