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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,660.16, 436,991.68 and 171,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,660.16, 436,991.68 and 171,467.52 is: 236,625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,660.16 : 436,991.68 = 171,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,660.16/436,991.68 = 171,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,660.16x = 436,991.68 × 171,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,660.16x = 74,929,879,630.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,929,879,630.23/316,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,625.53

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