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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,436.59, 431,162.91 and 169,196.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,436.59, 431,162.91 and 169,196.87 is: 233,491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,436.59 : 431,162.91 = 169,196.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,436.59/431,162.91 = 169,196.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,436.59x = 431,162.91 × 169,196.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,436.59x = 72,951,412,676.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,951,412,676.28/312,436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,491.90

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