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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,512.52, 431,267.40 and 169,272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,512.52, 431,267.40 and 169,272.12 is: 233,595.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,512.52 : 431,267.40 = 169,272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,512.52/431,267.40 = 169,272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,512.52x = 431,267.40 × 169,272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,512.52x = 73,001,547,084.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,001,547,084.89/312,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,595.59

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