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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,197.83, 434,964.42 and 171,957.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,197.83, 434,964.42 and 171,957.85 is: 237,297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,197.83 : 434,964.42 = 171,957.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,197.83/434,964.42 = 171,957.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,197.83x = 434,964.42 × 171,957.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,197.83x = 74,795,546,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,795,546,489.70/315,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,297.15

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