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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,534.86, 431,298.88 and 169,294.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,534.86, 431,298.88 and 169,294.86 is: 233,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,534.86 : 431,298.88 = 169,294.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,534.86/431,298.88 = 169,294.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,534.86x = 431,298.88 × 169,294.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,534.86x = 73,016,683,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,016,683,084.52/312,534.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,627.33

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