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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,472.68, 431,210.14 and 169,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,472.68, 431,210.14 and 169,229.44 is: 233,535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,472.68 : 431,210.14 = 169,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,472.68/431,210.14 = 169,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,472.68x = 431,210.14 × 169,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,472.68x = 72,973,450,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,973,450,514.52/312,472.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,535.46

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