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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,345.26, 436,555.28 and 171,150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,345.26, 436,555.28 and 171,150.58 is: 236,187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,345.26 : 436,555.28 = 171,150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,345.26/436,555.28 = 171,150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,345.26x = 436,555.28 × 171,150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,345.26x = 74,716,689,374.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,716,689,374.06/316,345.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,187.16

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