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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,670.16, 437,005.50 and 171,477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,670.16, 437,005.50 and 171,477.54 is: 236,639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,670.16 : 437,005.50 = 171,477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,670.16/437,005.50 = 171,477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,670.16x = 437,005.50 × 171,477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,670.16x = 74,936,628,106.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,936,628,106.47/316,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,639.37

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