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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,409.74, 431,127.51 and 169,169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,409.74, 431,127.51 and 169,169.78 is: 233,455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,409.74 : 431,127.51 = 169,169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,409.74/431,127.51 = 169,169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,409.74x = 431,127.51 × 169,169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,409.74x = 72,933,743,863.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,933,743,863.01/312,409.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,455.41

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