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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,688.25, 432,891.81 and 170,448.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,688.25, 432,891.81 and 170,448.26 is: 235,219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,688.25 : 432,891.81 = 170,448.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,688.25/432,891.81 = 170,448.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,688.25x = 432,891.81 × 170,448.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,688.25x = 73,785,653,618.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,785,653,618.29/313,688.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,219.69

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