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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,791.82, 435,792.82 and 170,597.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,791.82, 435,792.82 and 170,597.66 is: 235,424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,791.82 : 435,792.82 = 170,597.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,791.82/435,792.82 = 170,597.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,791.82x = 435,792.82 × 170,597.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,791.82x = 74,345,235,336.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,345,235,336.80/315,791.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,424.83

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