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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,467.90, 431,206.44 and 169,227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,467.90, 431,206.44 and 169,227.50 is: 233,534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,467.90 : 431,206.44 = 169,227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,467.90/431,206.44 = 169,227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,467.90x = 431,206.44 × 169,227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,467.90x = 72,971,987,825.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,971,987,825.10/312,467.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,534.35

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