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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,306.27, 430,982.58 and 169,066.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,306.27, 430,982.58 and 169,066.20 is: 233,311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,306.27 : 430,982.58 = 169,066.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,306.27/430,982.58 = 169,066.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,306.27x = 430,982.58 × 169,066.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,306.27x = 72,864,587,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,864,587,066.80/312,306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,311.32

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