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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,423.84, 431,142.48 and 169,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,423.84, 431,142.48 and 169,183.44 is: 233,471.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,423.84 : 431,142.48 = 169,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,423.84/431,142.48 = 169,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,423.84x = 431,142.48 × 169,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,423.84x = 72,942,167,896.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,942,167,896.53/312,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,471.84

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