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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,215.66, 434,997.11 and 171,975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,215.66, 434,997.11 and 171,975.72 is: 237,326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,215.66 : 434,997.11 = 171,975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,215.66/434,997.11 = 171,975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,215.66x = 434,997.11 × 171,975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,215.66x = 74,808,943,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,808,943,251.35/315,215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,326.23

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