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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,546.80, 431,314.56 and 169,306.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,546.80, 431,314.56 and 169,306.81 is: 233,643.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,546.80 : 431,314.56 = 169,306.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,546.80/431,314.56 = 169,306.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,546.80x = 431,314.56 × 169,306.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,546.80x = 73,024,491,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,024,491,413.62/312,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,643.38

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