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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,416.74, 432,503.35 and 170,173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,416.74, 432,503.35 and 170,173.71 is: 234,833.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,416.74 : 432,503.35 = 170,173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,416.74/432,503.35 = 170,173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,416.74x = 432,503.35 × 170,173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,416.74x = 73,600,699,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,600,699,231.49/313,416.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,833.34

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