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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,969.72, 497,699.34 and 171,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,969.72, 497,699.34 and 171,874 is: 257,678.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,969.72 : 497,699.34 = 171,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,969.72/497,699.34 = 171,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,969.72x = 497,699.34 × 171,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,969.72x = 85,541,576,363.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,541,576,363.16/331,969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,678.85

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