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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,569.19, 432,729.17 and 170,331.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,569.19, 432,729.17 and 170,331.49 is: 235,059.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,569.19 : 432,729.17 = 170,331.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,569.19/432,729.17 = 170,331.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,569.19x = 432,729.17 × 170,331.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,569.19x = 73,707,404,292.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,707,404,292.56/313,569.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,059.46

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