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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,710.96, 432,920.79 and 170,470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,710.96, 432,920.79 and 170,470.66 is: 235,249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,710.96 : 432,920.79 = 170,470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,710.96/432,920.79 = 170,470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,710.96x = 432,920.79 × 170,470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,710.96x = 73,800,290,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,800,290,208.24/313,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,249.32

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