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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,410.37, 431,125.70 and 169,169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,410.37, 431,125.70 and 169,169.97 is: 233,454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,410.37 : 431,125.70 = 169,169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,410.37/431,125.70 = 169,169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,410.37x = 431,125.70 × 169,169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,410.37x = 72,933,520,889.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,933,520,889.38/312,410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,454.23

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