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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,911.72, 433,206.90 and 170,681.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,911.72, 433,206.90 and 170,681.58 is: 235,545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,911.72 : 433,206.90 = 170,681.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,911.72/433,206.90 = 170,681.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,911.72x = 433,206.90 × 170,681.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,911.72x = 73,940,438,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,940,438,158.90/313,911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,545.33

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