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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,901.58, 437,320.45 and 171,704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,901.58, 437,320.45 and 171,704.52 is: 236,950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,901.58 : 437,320.45 = 171,704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,901.58/437,320.45 = 171,704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,901.58x = 437,320.45 × 171,704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,901.58x = 75,089,898,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,089,898,168.06/316,901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,950.22

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