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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,281.68, 432,329.52 and 170,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,281.68, 432,329.52 and 170,041.72 is: 234,658.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,281.68 : 432,329.52 = 170,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,281.68/432,329.52 = 170,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,281.68x = 432,329.52 × 170,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,281.68x = 73,514,055,187.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,514,055,187.57/313,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,658.01

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