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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,755.36, 432,985.12 and 170,515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,755.36, 432,985.12 and 170,515.44 is: 235,312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,755.36 : 432,985.12 = 170,515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,755.36/432,985.12 = 170,515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,755.36x = 432,985.12 × 170,515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,755.36x = 73,830,648,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,830,648,250.25/313,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,312.79

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