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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,802.13, 437,183.29 and 171,605.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,802.13, 437,183.29 and 171,605.14 is: 236,813.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,802.13 : 437,183.29 = 171,605.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,802.13/437,183.29 = 171,605.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,802.13x = 437,183.29 × 171,605.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,802.13x = 75,022,898,807.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,022,898,807.66/316,802.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,813.12

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