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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,435.65, 431,160.33 and 169,195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,435.65, 431,160.33 and 169,195.66 is: 233,489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,435.65 : 431,160.33 = 169,195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,435.65/431,160.33 = 169,195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,435.65x = 431,160.33 × 169,195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,435.65x = 72,950,455,522.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,950,455,522.27/312,435.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,489.54

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