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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,244.42, 430,896.96 and 169,004.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,244.42, 430,896.96 and 169,004.23 is: 233,225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,244.42 : 430,896.96 = 169,004.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,244.42/430,896.96 = 169,004.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,244.42x = 430,896.96 × 169,004.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,244.42x = 72,823,408,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,823,408,934.14/312,244.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,225.65

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