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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,660.16, 436,991.69 and 171,467.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,660.16, 436,991.69 and 171,467.53 is: 236,625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,660.16 : 436,991.69 = 171,467.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,660.16/436,991.69 = 171,467.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,660.16x = 436,991.69 × 171,467.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,660.16x = 74,929,885,714.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,929,885,714.83/316,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,625.55

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