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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,543.69, 431,312.37 and 169,303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,543.69, 431,312.37 and 169,303.74 is: 233,640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,543.69 : 431,312.37 = 169,303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,543.69/431,312.37 = 169,303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,543.69x = 431,312.37 × 169,303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,543.69x = 73,022,797,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,022,797,349.26/312,543.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,640.29

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