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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,764.13, 432,997.37 and 170,524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,764.13, 432,997.37 and 170,524.54 is: 235,325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,764.13 : 432,997.37 = 170,524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,764.13/432,997.37 = 170,524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,764.13x = 432,997.37 × 170,524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,764.13x = 73,836,677,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,836,677,340.46/313,764.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,325.43

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