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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,308.56, 430,987.20 and 169,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,308.56, 430,987.20 and 169,068.60 is: 233,315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,308.56 : 430,987.20 = 169,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,308.56/430,987.20 = 169,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,308.56x = 430,987.20 × 169,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,308.56x = 72,866,401,887.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,866,401,887.91/312,308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,315.42

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