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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,763.74, 432,997.31 and 170,523.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,763.74, 432,997.31 and 170,523.79 is: 235,324.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,763.74 : 432,997.31 = 170,523.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,763.74/432,997.31 = 170,523.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,763.74x = 432,997.31 × 170,523.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,763.74x = 73,836,341,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,836,341,704.82/313,763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,324.65

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