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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,308.85, 430,987.59 and 169,068.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,308.85, 430,987.59 and 169,068.90 is: 233,315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,308.85 : 430,987.59 = 169,068.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,308.85/430,987.59 = 169,068.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,308.85x = 430,987.59 × 169,068.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,308.85x = 72,866,597,754.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,866,597,754.95/312,308.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,315.83

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