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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,943.93, 437,381.78 and 171,753.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,943.93, 437,381.78 and 171,753.74 is: 237,019.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,943.93 : 437,381.78 = 171,753.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,943.93/437,381.78 = 171,753.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,943.93x = 437,381.78 × 171,753.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,943.93x = 75,121,956,757.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,121,956,757.54/316,943.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,019.70

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