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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,236.94, 435,026.34 and 171,996.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,236.94, 435,026.34 and 171,996.90 is: 237,355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,236.94 : 435,026.34 = 171,996.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,236.94/435,026.34 = 171,996.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,236.94x = 435,026.34 × 171,996.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,236.94x = 74,823,181,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,823,181,898.35/315,236.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,355.37

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