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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,637.64, 436,960.58 and 171,445.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,637.64, 436,960.58 and 171,445.01 is: 236,594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,637.64 : 436,960.58 = 171,445.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,637.64/436,960.58 = 171,445.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,637.64x = 436,960.58 × 171,445.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,637.64x = 74,914,707,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,914,707,965.68/316,637.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,594.45

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