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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,278.76, 430,944.57 and 169,039.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,278.76, 430,944.57 and 169,039.98 is: 233,275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,278.76 : 430,944.57 = 169,039.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,278.76/430,944.57 = 169,039.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,278.76x = 430,944.57 × 169,039.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,278.76x = 72,846,861,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,846,861,493.91/312,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,275.11

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