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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,509.52, 431,263.26 and 169,269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,509.52, 431,263.26 and 169,269.12 is: 233,591.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,509.52 : 431,263.26 = 169,269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,509.52/431,263.26 = 169,269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,509.52x = 431,263.26 × 169,269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,509.52x = 72,999,552,508.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,999,552,508.53/312,509.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,591.45

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