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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,541.19, 431,308.92 and 169,301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,541.19, 431,308.92 and 169,301.24 is: 233,636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,541.19 : 431,308.92 = 169,301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,541.19/431,308.92 = 169,301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,541.19x = 431,308.92 × 169,301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,541.19x = 73,021,132,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,021,132,822.52/312,541.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,636.83

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