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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,282.67, 432,330.51 and 170,042.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,282.67, 432,330.51 and 170,042.74 is: 234,659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,282.67 : 432,330.51 = 170,042.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,282.67/432,330.51 = 170,042.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,282.67x = 432,330.51 × 170,042.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,282.67x = 73,514,664,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,514,664,062.83/313,282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,659.21

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