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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,763.13, 432,995.99 and 170,523.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,763.13, 432,995.99 and 170,523.54 is: 235,324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,763.13 : 432,995.99 = 170,523.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,763.13/432,995.99 = 170,523.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,763.13x = 432,995.99 × 170,523.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,763.13x = 73,836,008,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,836,008,167.99/313,763.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,324.04

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