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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,792.22, 437,170.77 and 171,594.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,792.22, 437,170.77 and 171,594.86 is: 236,799.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,792.22 : 437,170.77 = 171,594.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,792.22/437,170.77 = 171,594.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,792.22x = 437,170.77 × 171,594.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,792.22x = 75,016,254,888.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,016,254,888.39/316,792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,799.55

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