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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,500.11, 436,767.36 and 171,302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,500.11, 436,767.36 and 171,302.99 is: 236,396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,500.11 : 436,767.36 = 171,302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,500.11/436,767.36 = 171,302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,500.11x = 436,767.36 × 171,302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,500.11x = 74,819,551,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,819,551,876.18/316,500.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,396.61

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