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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,793.22, 437,172.15 and 171,595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,793.22, 437,172.15 and 171,595.86 is: 236,800.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,793.22 : 437,172.15 = 171,595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,793.22/437,172.15 = 171,595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,793.22x = 437,172.15 × 171,595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,793.22x = 75,016,931,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,016,931,047.30/316,793.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,800.94

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