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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,604.76, 436,915.25 and 171,412.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,604.76, 436,915.25 and 171,412.05 is: 236,549.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,604.76 : 436,915.25 = 171,412.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,604.76/436,915.25 = 171,412.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,604.76x = 436,915.25 × 171,412.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,604.76x = 74,892,538,678.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,892,538,678.76/316,604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,549.00

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