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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,794.81, 437,173.20 and 171,597.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,794.81, 437,173.20 and 171,597.83 is: 236,803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,794.81 : 437,173.20 = 171,597.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,794.81/437,173.20 = 171,597.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,794.81x = 437,173.20 × 171,597.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,794.81x = 75,017,970,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,017,970,268.29/316,794.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,803.03

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