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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,282.69, 432,330.41 and 170,042.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,282.69, 432,330.41 and 170,042.69 is: 234,659.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,282.69 : 432,330.41 = 170,042.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,282.69/432,330.41 = 170,042.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,282.69x = 432,330.41 × 170,042.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,282.69x = 73,514,627,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,514,627,391.14/313,282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,659.08

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