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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,274.94, 430,940.46 and 169,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,274.94, 430,940.46 and 169,034.92 is: 233,268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,274.94 : 430,940.46 = 169,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,274.94/430,940.46 = 169,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,274.94x = 430,940.46 × 169,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,274.94x = 72,843,986,180.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,843,986,180.86/312,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,268.75

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