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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,457.46, 436,707.49 and 171,259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,457.46, 436,707.49 and 171,259.86 is: 236,336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,457.46 : 436,707.49 = 171,259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,457.46/436,707.49 = 171,259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,457.46x = 436,707.49 × 171,259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,457.46x = 74,790,463,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,790,463,598.35/316,457.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,336.55

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