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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,771.76, 437,141.54 and 171,573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,771.76, 437,141.54 and 171,573.93 is: 236,770.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,771.76 : 437,141.54 = 171,573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,771.76/437,141.54 = 171,573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,771.76x = 437,141.54 × 171,573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,771.76x = 75,002,091,984.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,002,091,984.05/316,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,770.13

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