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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,444.43, 436,689.61 and 171,246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,444.43, 436,689.61 and 171,246.84 is: 236,318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,444.43 : 436,689.61 = 171,246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,444.43/436,689.61 = 171,246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,444.43x = 436,689.61 × 171,246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,444.43x = 74,781,715,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,781,715,345.22/316,444.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,318.64

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