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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,436.16, 431,161.02 and 169,196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,436.16, 431,161.02 and 169,196.16 is: 233,490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,436.16 : 431,161.02 = 169,196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,436.16/431,161.02 = 169,196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,436.16x = 431,161.02 × 169,196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,436.16x = 72,950,788,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,950,788,925.68/312,436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,490.23

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