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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,281.11, 432,316.35 and 170,038.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,281.11, 432,316.35 and 170,038.07 is: 234,646.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,281.11 : 432,316.35 = 170,038.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,281.11/432,316.35 = 170,038.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,281.11x = 432,316.35 × 170,038.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,281.11x = 73,510,238,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,510,238,864.24/313,281.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,646.26

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