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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,271.64, 430,935.12 and 169,031.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,271.64, 430,935.12 and 169,031.24 is: 233,263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,271.64 : 430,935.12 = 169,031.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,271.64/430,935.12 = 169,031.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,271.64x = 430,935.12 × 169,031.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,271.64x = 72,841,497,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,841,497,693.15/312,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,263.25

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