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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,156.65, 651,175.86 and 114,281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,156.65, 651,175.86 and 114,281.73 is: 171,407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,156.65 : 651,175.86 = 114,281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,156.65/651,175.86 = 114,281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,156.65x = 651,175.86 × 114,281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,156.65x = 74,417,503,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,417,503,529.33/434,156.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,407.03

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