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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,561.96, 432,718.70 and 170,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,561.96, 432,718.70 and 170,324.80 is: 235,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,561.96 : 432,718.70 = 170,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,561.96/432,718.70 = 170,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,561.96x = 432,718.70 × 170,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,561.96x = 73,702,726,033.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,702,726,033.76/313,561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,049.96

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