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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,426.09, 431,148.42 and 169,186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,426.09, 431,148.42 and 169,186.37 is: 233,477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,426.09 : 431,148.42 = 169,186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,426.09/431,148.42 = 169,186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,426.09x = 431,148.42 × 169,186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,426.09x = 72,944,433,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,944,433,955.29/312,426.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,477.41

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