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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,215.92, 432,241.14 and 169,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,215.92, 432,241.14 and 169,977.20 is: 234,570.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,215.92 : 432,241.14 = 169,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,215.92/432,241.14 = 169,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,215.92x = 432,241.14 × 169,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,215.92x = 73,471,138,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,471,138,702.01/313,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,570.26

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