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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,435.52, 431,161.03 and 169,195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,435.52, 431,161.03 and 169,195.56 is: 233,489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,435.52 : 431,161.03 = 169,195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,435.52/431,161.03 = 169,195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,435.52x = 431,161.03 × 169,195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,435.52x = 72,950,531,921.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,950,531,921.03/312,435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,489.88

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