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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,749.70, 432,977.96 and 170,509.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,749.70, 432,977.96 and 170,509.77 is: 235,305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,749.70 : 432,977.96 = 170,509.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,749.70/432,977.96 = 170,509.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,749.70x = 432,977.96 × 170,509.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,749.70x = 73,826,972,374.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,826,972,374.67/313,749.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,305.32

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