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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,544.70, 431,313.75 and 169,304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,544.70, 431,313.75 and 169,304.75 is: 233,641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,544.70 : 431,313.75 = 169,304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,544.70/431,313.75 = 169,304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,544.70x = 431,313.75 × 169,304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,544.70x = 73,023,466,615.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,023,466,615.31/312,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,641.67

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