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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,318.89, 430,999.58 and 169,078.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,318.89, 430,999.58 and 169,078.89 is: 233,328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,318.89 : 430,999.58 = 169,078.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,318.89/430,999.58 = 169,078.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,318.89x = 430,999.58 × 169,078.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,318.89x = 72,872,930,576.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,872,930,576.87/312,318.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,328.60

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