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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,914.26, 433,219.38 and 170,671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,914.26, 433,219.38 and 170,671.22 is: 235,535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,914.26 : 433,219.38 = 170,671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,914.26/433,219.38 = 170,671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,914.26x = 433,219.38 × 170,671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,914.26x = 73,938,080,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,938,080,112.24/313,914.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,535.91

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