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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,697.14, 432,901.20 and 170,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,697.14, 432,901.20 and 170,457.70 is: 235,231.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,697.14 : 432,901.20 = 170,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,697.14/432,901.20 = 170,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,697.14x = 432,901.20 × 170,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,697.14x = 73,791,342,879.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,791,342,879.24/313,697.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,231.16

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