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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,316.06, 430,997.14 and 169,075.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,316.06, 430,997.14 and 169,075.77 is: 233,325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,316.06 : 430,997.14 = 169,075.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,316.06/430,997.14 = 169,075.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,316.06x = 430,997.14 × 169,075.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,316.06x = 72,871,173,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,871,173,313.30/312,316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,325.09

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