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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,293.68, 432,333.68 and 170,050.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,293.68, 432,333.68 and 170,050.66 is: 234,663.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,293.68 : 432,333.68 = 170,050.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,293.68/432,333.68 = 170,050.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,293.68x = 432,333.68 × 170,050.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,293.68x = 73,518,627,624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,518,627,624.23/313,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,663.62

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