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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,730.08, 437,085.33 and 171,532.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,730.08, 437,085.33 and 171,532.52 is: 236,713.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,730.08 : 437,085.33 = 171,532.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,730.08/437,085.33 = 171,532.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,730.08x = 437,085.33 × 171,532.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,730.08x = 74,974,345,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,974,345,924.51/316,730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,713.69

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