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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,412.70, 431,131.57 and 169,172.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,412.70, 431,131.57 and 169,172.75 is: 233,459.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,412.70 : 431,131.57 = 169,172.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,412.70/431,131.57 = 169,172.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,412.70x = 431,131.57 × 169,172.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,412.70x = 72,935,710,730.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,935,710,730.13/312,412.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,459.50

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