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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,670.34, 432,858.84 and 170,431.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,670.34, 432,858.84 and 170,431.41 is: 235,191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,670.34 : 432,858.84 = 170,431.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,670.34/432,858.84 = 170,431.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,670.34x = 432,858.84 × 170,431.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,670.34x = 73,772,740,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,772,740,981.44/313,670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,191.96

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