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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,663.92, 432,856.68 and 170,423.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,663.92, 432,856.68 and 170,423.91 is: 235,185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,663.92 : 432,856.68 = 170,423.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,663.92/432,856.68 = 170,423.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,663.92x = 432,856.68 × 170,423.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,663.92x = 73,769,127,875.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,769,127,875.22/313,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,185.25

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