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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,758.11, 432,989.55 and 170,518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,758.11, 432,989.55 and 170,518.16 is: 235,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,758.11 : 432,989.55 = 170,518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,758.11/432,989.55 = 170,518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,758.11x = 432,989.55 × 170,518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,758.11x = 73,832,582,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,832,582,447.70/313,758.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,316.89

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