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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,733.66, 437,089.01 and 171,537.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,733.66, 437,089.01 and 171,537.06 is: 236,719.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,733.66 : 437,089.01 = 171,537.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,733.66/437,089.01 = 171,537.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,733.66x = 437,089.01 × 171,537.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,733.66x = 74,976,963,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,976,963,021.38/316,733.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,719.28

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