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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,598.39, 436,906.47 and 171,405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,598.39, 436,906.47 and 171,405.70 is: 236,540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,598.39 : 436,906.47 = 171,405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,598.39/436,906.47 = 171,405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,598.39x = 436,906.47 × 171,405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,598.39x = 74,888,258,875.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,888,258,875.38/316,598.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,540.24

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