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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,302.68, 430,977.20 and 169,062.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,302.68, 430,977.20 and 169,062.69 is: 233,306.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,302.68 : 430,977.20 = 169,062.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,302.68/430,977.20 = 169,062.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,302.68x = 430,977.20 × 169,062.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,302.68x = 72,862,162,605.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,862,162,605.78/312,302.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,306.24

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