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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,529.32, 431,290.98 and 169,290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,529.32, 431,290.98 and 169,290.54 is: 233,621.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,529.32 : 431,290.98 = 169,290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,529.32/431,290.98 = 169,290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,529.32x = 431,290.98 × 169,290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,529.32x = 73,013,482,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,013,482,901.33/312,529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,621.23

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