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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,734.05, 437,092.26 and 171,539.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,734.05, 437,092.26 and 171,539.39 is: 236,723.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,734.05 : 437,092.26 = 171,539.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,734.05/437,092.26 = 171,539.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,734.05x = 437,092.26 × 171,539.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,734.05x = 74,978,539,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,978,539,654.12/316,734.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,723.96

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