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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,308.70, 430,985.52 and 169,068.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,308.70, 430,985.52 and 169,068.70 is: 233,314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,308.70 : 430,985.52 = 169,068.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,308.70/430,985.52 = 169,068.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,308.70x = 430,985.52 × 169,068.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,308.70x = 72,866,161,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,866,161,585.22/312,308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,314.54

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