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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,477.82, 431,219.24 and 169,237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,477.82, 431,219.24 and 169,237.86 is: 233,548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,477.82 : 431,219.24 = 169,237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,477.82/431,219.24 = 169,237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,477.82x = 431,219.24 × 169,237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,477.82x = 72,978,621,368.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,978,621,368.43/312,477.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,548.16

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