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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,423.68, 431,144.07 and 169,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,423.68, 431,144.07 and 169,183.28 is: 233,472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,423.68 : 431,144.07 = 169,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,423.68/431,144.07 = 169,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,423.68x = 431,144.07 × 169,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,423.68x = 72,942,368,358.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,942,368,358.57/312,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,472.60

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