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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,444.68, 431,171.51 and 169,201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,444.68, 431,171.51 and 169,201.44 is: 233,496.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,444.68 : 431,171.51 = 169,201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,444.68/431,171.51 = 169,201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,444.68x = 431,171.51 × 169,201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,444.68x = 72,954,839,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,954,839,532.97/312,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,496.82

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