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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,511.79, 431,266.30 and 169,271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,511.79, 431,266.30 and 169,271.88 is: 233,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,511.79 : 431,266.30 = 169,271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,511.79/431,266.30 = 169,271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,511.79x = 431,266.30 × 169,271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,511.79x = 73,001,256,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,001,256,958.46/312,511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,595.21

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