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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,536.28, 431,302.13 and 169,296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,536.28, 431,302.13 and 169,296.32 is: 233,630.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,536.28 : 431,302.13 = 169,296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,536.28/431,302.13 = 169,296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,536.28x = 431,302.13 × 169,296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,536.28x = 73,017,860,414.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,017,860,414.17/312,536.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,630.03

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