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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,451.24, 431,180.38 and 169,207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,451.24, 431,180.38 and 169,207.96 is: 233,505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,451.24 : 431,180.38 = 169,207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,451.24/431,180.38 = 169,207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,451.24x = 431,180.38 × 169,207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,451.24x = 72,959,152,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,959,152,491.82/312,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,505.72

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