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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,785.09, 435,783.51 and 170,590.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,785.09, 435,783.51 and 170,590.91 is: 235,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,785.09 : 435,783.51 = 170,590.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,785.09/435,783.51 = 170,590.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,785.09x = 435,783.51 × 170,590.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,785.09x = 74,340,703,354.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,340,703,354.98/315,785.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,415.50

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