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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,510.08, 431,263.12 and 169,270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,510.08, 431,263.12 and 169,270.48 is: 233,592.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,510.08 : 431,263.12 = 169,270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,510.08/431,263.12 = 169,270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,510.08x = 431,263.12 × 169,270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,510.08x = 73,000,115,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,000,115,328.70/312,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,592.83

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