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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,771.01, 437,140.51 and 171,573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,771.01, 437,140.51 and 171,573.18 is: 236,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,771.01 : 437,140.51 = 171,573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,771.01/437,140.51 = 171,573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,771.01x = 437,140.51 × 171,573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,771.01x = 75,001,587,407.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,001,587,407.52/316,771.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,769.10

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