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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,283.92, 430,951.86 and 169,045.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,283.92, 430,951.86 and 169,045.14 is: 233,282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,283.92 : 430,951.86 = 169,045.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,283.92/430,951.86 = 169,045.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,283.92x = 430,951.86 × 169,045.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,283.92x = 72,850,317,506.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,850,317,506.96/312,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,282.32

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