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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,610.31, 436,922.91 and 171,417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,610.31, 436,922.91 and 171,417.66 is: 236,556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,610.31 : 436,922.91 = 171,417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,610.31/436,922.91 = 171,417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,610.31x = 436,922.91 × 171,417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,610.31x = 74,896,302,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,896,302,832.59/316,610.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,556.74

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