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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,595.86, 436,903.01 and 171,403.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,595.86, 436,903.01 and 171,403.17 is: 236,536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,595.86 : 436,903.01 = 171,403.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,595.86/436,903.01 = 171,403.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,595.86x = 436,903.01 × 171,403.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,595.86x = 74,886,559,629.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,886,559,629.93/316,595.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,536.76

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