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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,247.08, 430,900.20 and 169,005.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,247.08, 430,900.20 and 169,005.96 is: 233,227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,247.08 : 430,900.20 = 169,005.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,247.08/430,900.20 = 169,005.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,247.08x = 430,900.20 × 169,005.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,247.08x = 72,824,701,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,824,701,965.19/312,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,227.81

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