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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,769.63, 437,138.61 and 171,571.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,769.63, 437,138.61 and 171,571.80 is: 236,767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,769.63 : 437,138.61 = 171,571.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,769.63/437,138.61 = 171,571.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,769.63x = 437,138.61 × 171,571.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,769.63x = 75,000,658,167.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,000,658,167.20/316,769.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,767.20

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