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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,272.94, 430,937.70 and 169,032.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,272.94, 430,937.70 and 169,032.92 is: 233,265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,272.94 : 430,937.70 = 169,032.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,272.94/430,937.70 = 169,032.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,272.94x = 430,937.70 × 169,032.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,272.94x = 72,842,657,769.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,842,657,769.08/312,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,265.99

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