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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,280.58, 432,327.58 and 170,040.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,280.58, 432,327.58 and 170,040.58 is: 234,656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,280.58 : 432,327.58 = 170,040.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,280.58/432,327.58 = 170,040.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,280.58x = 432,327.58 × 170,040.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,280.58x = 73,513,232,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,513,232,453.20/313,280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,656.21

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