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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,716.66, 437,068.32 and 171,521.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,716.66, 437,068.32 and 171,521.99 is: 236,699.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,716.66 : 437,068.32 = 171,521.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,716.66/437,068.32 = 171,521.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,716.66x = 437,068.32 × 171,521.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,716.66x = 74,966,825,827.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,966,825,827.02/316,716.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,699.98

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