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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,327.09, 431,011.56 and 169,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,327.09, 431,011.56 and 169,087.20 is: 233,340.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,327.09 : 431,011.56 = 169,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,327.09/431,011.56 = 169,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,327.09x = 431,011.56 × 169,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,327.09x = 72,878,536,865.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,878,536,865.82/312,327.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,340.43

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