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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,436.71, 431,161.99 and 169,196.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,436.71, 431,161.99 and 169,196.31 is: 233,490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,436.71 : 431,161.99 = 169,196.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,436.71/431,161.99 = 169,196.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,436.71x = 431,161.99 × 169,196.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,436.71x = 72,951,017,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,951,017,720.26/312,436.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,490.55

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