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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,546.20, 431,315.82 and 169,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,546.20, 431,315.82 and 169,306.24 is: 233,643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,546.20 : 431,315.82 = 169,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,546.20/431,315.82 = 169,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,546.20x = 431,315.82 × 169,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,546.20x = 73,024,459,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,024,459,736.72/312,546.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,643.73

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