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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,423.69, 431,144.58 and 169,183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,423.69, 431,144.58 and 169,183.69 is: 233,473.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,423.69 : 431,144.58 = 169,183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,423.69/431,144.58 = 169,183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,423.69x = 431,144.58 × 169,183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,423.69x = 72,942,630,967.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,942,630,967.90/312,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,473.43

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