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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,794.22, 437,173.52 and 171,596.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,794.22, 437,173.52 and 171,596.86 is: 236,802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,794.22 : 437,173.52 = 171,596.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,794.22/437,173.52 = 171,596.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,794.22x = 437,173.52 × 171,596.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,794.22x = 75,017,603,307.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,017,603,307.15/316,794.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,802.31

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