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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,293.67, 430,965.50 and 169,053.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,293.67, 430,965.50 and 169,053.27 is: 233,293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,293.67 : 430,965.50 = 169,053.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,293.67/430,965.50 = 169,053.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,293.67x = 430,965.50 × 169,053.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,293.67x = 72,856,126,186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,856,126,186.92/312,293.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,293.64

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