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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,512.64, 431,267.46 and 169,272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,512.64, 431,267.46 and 169,272.73 is: 233,596.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,512.64 : 431,267.46 = 169,272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,512.64/431,267.46 = 169,272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,512.64x = 431,267.46 × 169,272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,512.64x = 73,001,819,236.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,001,819,236.20/312,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,596.37

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