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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,311.21, 432,366.51 and 170,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,311.21, 432,366.51 and 170,068.18 is: 234,692.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,311.21 : 432,366.51 = 170,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,311.21/432,366.51 = 170,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,311.21x = 432,366.51 × 170,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,311.21x = 73,531,785,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,531,785,448.65/313,311.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,692.48

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