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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,520.72, 431,278.40 and 169,280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,520.72, 431,278.40 and 169,280.40 is: 233,606.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,520.72 : 431,278.40 = 169,280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,520.72/431,278.40 = 169,280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,520.72x = 431,278.40 × 169,280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,520.72x = 73,006,980,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,006,980,063.36/312,520.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,606.85

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