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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,763.43, 432,996.88 and 170,523.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,763.43, 432,996.88 and 170,523.48 is: 235,324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,763.43 : 432,996.88 = 170,523.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,763.43/432,996.88 = 170,523.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,763.43x = 432,996.88 × 170,523.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,763.43x = 73,836,132,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,836,132,641.76/313,763.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,324.22

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