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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,306.46, 430,979.34 and 169,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,306.46, 430,979.34 and 169,063.36 is: 233,305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,306.46 : 430,979.34 = 169,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,306.46/430,979.34 = 169,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,306.46x = 430,979.34 × 169,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,306.46x = 72,862,815,310.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,862,815,310.98/312,306.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,305.50

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