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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,615.79, 432,790.35 and 170,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,615.79, 432,790.35 and 170,376 is: 235,119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,615.79 : 432,790.35 = 170,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,615.79/432,790.35 = 170,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,615.79x = 432,790.35 × 170,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,615.79x = 73,737,088,671.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,737,088,671.60/313,615.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,119.18

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