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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,052.83, 433,398.42 and 170,813.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314,052.83, 433,398.42 and 170,813.85 is: 235,726.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314,052.83 : 433,398.42 = 170,813.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314,052.83/433,398.42 = 170,813.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314,052.83x = 433,398.42 × 170,813.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314,052.83x = 74,030,452,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,030,452,704.12/314,052.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,726.12

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