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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,786.05, 433,028.12 and 170,546.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,786.05, 433,028.12 and 170,546.10 is: 235,355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,786.05 : 433,028.12 = 170,546.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,786.05/433,028.12 = 170,546.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,786.05x = 433,028.12 × 170,546.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,786.05x = 73,851,256,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,851,256,203.60/313,786.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,355.45

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