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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,440.67, 436,684.43 and 171,243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,440.67, 436,684.43 and 171,243.10 is: 236,313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,440.67 : 436,684.43 = 171,243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,440.67/436,684.43 = 171,243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,440.67x = 436,684.43 × 171,243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,440.67x = 74,779,194,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,779,194,406.46/316,440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,313.47

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