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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,795.13, 437,173.63 and 171,598.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,795.13, 437,173.63 and 171,598.17 is: 236,803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,795.13 : 437,173.63 = 171,598.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,795.13/437,173.63 = 171,598.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,795.13x = 437,173.63 × 171,598.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,795.13x = 75,018,194,880.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,018,194,880.26/316,795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,803.50

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