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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,968.92, 433,272.17 and 170,727.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,968.92, 433,272.17 and 170,727.71 is: 235,601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,968.92 : 433,272.17 = 170,727.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,968.92/433,272.17 = 170,727.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,968.92x = 433,272.17 × 170,727.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,968.92x = 73,971,563,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,971,563,995.60/313,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,601.55

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