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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,428.42, 431,151.45 and 169,188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,428.42, 431,151.45 and 169,188.62 is: 233,480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,428.42 : 431,151.45 = 169,188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,428.42/431,151.45 = 169,188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,428.42x = 431,151.45 × 169,188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,428.42x = 72,945,918,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,945,918,836.50/312,428.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,480.42

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