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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,977.26, 433,293.91 and 170,741.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,977.26, 433,293.91 and 170,741.52 is: 235,626.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,977.26 : 433,293.91 = 170,741.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,977.26/433,293.91 = 170,741.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,977.26x = 433,293.91 × 170,741.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,977.26x = 73,981,260,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,981,260,373.29/313,977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,626.17

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