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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,474.06, 431,214.08 and 169,234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,474.06, 431,214.08 and 169,234.11 is: 233,543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,474.06 : 431,214.08 = 169,234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,474.06/431,214.08 = 169,234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,474.06x = 431,214.08 × 169,234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,474.06x = 72,976,130,202.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,976,130,202.10/312,474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,543.00

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