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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,346.89, 436,557.52 and 171,152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,346.89, 436,557.52 and 171,152.21 is: 236,189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,346.89 : 436,557.52 = 171,152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,346.89/436,557.52 = 171,152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,346.89x = 436,557.52 × 171,152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,346.89x = 74,717,784,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,717,784,340.12/316,346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,189.41

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