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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,313.66, 430,994.22 and 169,073.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,313.66, 430,994.22 and 169,073.70 is: 233,322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,313.66 : 430,994.22 = 169,073.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,313.66/430,994.22 = 169,073.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,313.66x = 430,994.22 × 169,073.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,313.66x = 72,869,785,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,869,785,203.76/312,313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,322.44

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