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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,438.66, 436,683.75 and 171,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,438.66, 436,683.75 and 171,244.33 is: 236,316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,438.66 : 436,683.75 = 171,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,438.66/436,683.75 = 171,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,438.66x = 436,683.75 × 171,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,438.66x = 74,779,616,190.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,779,616,190.64/316,438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,316.31

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