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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,594.73, 436,901.43 and 171,402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,594.73, 436,901.43 and 171,402.04 is: 236,535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,594.73 : 436,901.43 = 171,402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,594.73/436,901.43 = 171,402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,594.73x = 436,901.43 × 171,402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,594.73x = 74,885,796,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,885,796,605.67/316,594.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,535.20

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