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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,541.92, 431,307.87 and 169,301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,541.92, 431,307.87 and 169,301.97 is: 233,636.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,541.92 : 431,307.87 = 169,301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,541.92/431,307.87 = 169,301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,541.92x = 431,307.87 × 169,301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,541.92x = 73,021,272,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,021,272,067.50/312,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,636.73

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