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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,944.18, 437,382.12 and 171,753.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,944.18, 437,382.12 and 171,753.99 is: 237,020.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,944.18 : 437,382.12 = 171,753.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,944.18/437,382.12 = 171,753.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,944.18x = 437,382.12 × 171,753.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,944.18x = 75,122,125,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,122,125,358.11/316,944.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,020.05

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