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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,663.43, 432,859.47 and 170,425.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,663.43, 432,859.47 and 170,425.87 is: 235,189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,663.43 : 432,859.47 = 170,425.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,663.43/432,859.47 = 170,425.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,663.43x = 432,859.47 × 170,425.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,663.43x = 73,770,451,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,770,451,762.49/313,663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,189.84

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