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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,541.59, 432,689.66 and 170,301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,541.59, 432,689.66 and 170,301.64 is: 235,017.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,541.59 : 432,689.66 = 170,301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,541.59/432,689.66 = 170,301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,541.59x = 432,689.66 × 170,301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,541.59x = 73,687,758,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,687,758,709.04/313,541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,017.49

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