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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,439.60, 436,683.32 and 171,242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,439.60, 436,683.32 and 171,242.20 is: 236,312.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,439.60 : 436,683.32 = 171,242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,439.60/436,683.32 = 171,242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,439.60x = 436,683.32 × 171,242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,439.60x = 74,778,612,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,778,612,420.10/316,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,312.44

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