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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,436.22, 431,161.12 and 169,196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,436.22, 431,161.12 and 169,196.22 is: 233,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,436.22 : 431,161.12 = 169,196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,436.22/431,161.12 = 169,196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,436.22x = 431,161.12 × 169,196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,436.22x = 72,950,831,291.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,950,831,291.98/312,436.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,490.32

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