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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,695.56, 437,041.04 and 171,501.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,695.56, 437,041.04 and 171,501.41 is: 236,672.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,695.56 : 437,041.04 = 171,501.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,695.56/437,041.04 = 171,501.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,695.56x = 437,041.04 × 171,501.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,695.56x = 74,953,156,109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,953,156,109.22/316,695.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,672.58

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