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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,806.06, 437,188.73 and 171,609.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,806.06, 437,188.73 and 171,609.08 is: 236,818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,806.06 : 437,188.73 = 171,609.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,806.06/437,188.73 = 171,609.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,806.06x = 437,188.73 × 171,609.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,806.06x = 75,025,552,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,025,552,697.68/316,806.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,818.55

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