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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,443.72, 431,170.08 and 169,200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,443.72, 431,170.08 and 169,200.44 is: 233,495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,443.72 : 431,170.08 = 169,200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,443.72/431,170.08 = 169,200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,443.72x = 431,170.08 × 169,200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,443.72x = 72,954,167,250.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,954,167,250.84/312,443.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,495.39

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