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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,764.68, 432,998.61 and 170,524.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,764.68, 432,998.61 and 170,524.73 is: 235,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,764.68 : 432,998.61 = 170,524.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,764.68/432,998.61 = 170,524.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,764.68x = 432,998.61 × 170,524.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,764.68x = 73,836,968,895.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,836,968,895.63/313,764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,325.95

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