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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,979.85, 433,295.25 and 170,742.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,979.85, 433,295.25 and 170,742.99 is: 235,626.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,979.85 : 433,295.25 = 170,742.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,979.85/433,295.25 = 170,742.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,979.85x = 433,295.25 × 170,742.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,979.85x = 73,982,126,537.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,982,126,537.80/313,979.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,626.99

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