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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,441.59, 436,687.80 and 171,247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,441.59, 436,687.80 and 171,247.26 is: 236,320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,441.59 : 436,687.80 = 171,247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,441.59/436,687.80 = 171,247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,441.59x = 436,687.80 × 171,247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,441.59x = 74,781,589,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,781,589,225.43/316,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,320.36

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