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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,157.64, 651,177.34 and 114,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,157.64, 651,177.34 and 114,282.72 is: 171,408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,157.64 : 651,177.34 = 114,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,157.64/651,177.34 = 114,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,157.64x = 651,177.34 × 114,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,157.64x = 74,418,317,331.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,418,317,331.86/434,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,408.52

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