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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,433.93, 431,156.67 and 169,190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,433.93, 431,156.67 and 169,190.69 is: 233,481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,433.93 : 431,156.67 = 169,190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,433.93/431,156.67 = 169,190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,433.93x = 431,156.67 × 169,190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,433.93x = 72,947,694,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,947,694,495.40/312,433.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,481.99

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