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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,513.30, 431,268.37 and 169,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,513.30, 431,268.37 and 169,273.40 is: 233,597.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,513.30 : 431,268.37 = 169,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,513.30/431,268.37 = 169,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,513.30x = 431,268.37 × 169,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,513.30x = 73,002,260,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,002,260,722.83/312,513.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,597.29

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