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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,534.81, 431,300.11 and 169,294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,534.81, 431,300.11 and 169,294.85 is: 233,628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,534.81 : 431,300.11 = 169,294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,534.81/431,300.11 = 169,294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,534.81x = 431,300.11 × 169,294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,534.81x = 73,016,888,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,016,888,161.80/312,534.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,628.02

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