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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,267.92, 430,930.80 and 169,027.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,267.92, 430,930.80 and 169,027.92 is: 233,259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,267.92 : 430,930.80 = 169,027.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,267.92/430,930.80 = 169,027.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,267.92x = 430,930.80 × 169,027.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,267.92x = 72,839,336,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,839,336,787.94/312,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,259.11

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