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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,755.19, 432,985.50 and 170,515.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,755.19, 432,985.50 and 170,515.23 is: 235,312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,755.19 : 432,985.50 = 170,515.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,755.19/432,985.50 = 170,515.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,755.19x = 432,985.50 × 170,515.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,755.19x = 73,830,622,119.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,830,622,119.17/313,755.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,312.83

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