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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,477.18, 431,216.35 and 169,233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,477.18, 431,216.35 and 169,233.94 is: 233,541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,477.18 : 431,216.35 = 169,233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,477.18/431,216.35 = 169,233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,477.18x = 431,216.35 × 169,233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,477.18x = 72,976,441,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,976,441,902.92/312,477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,541.67

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