Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,795.08, 437,177.58 and 171,601.17
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 316,795.08, 437,177.58 and 171,601.17 is: 236,809.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,795.08 : 437,177.58 = 171,601.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,795.08/437,177.58 = 171,601.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,795.08x = 437,177.58 × 171,601.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,795.08x = 75,020,184,225.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,020,184,225.77/316,795.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,809.81
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