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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,554.08, 431,325.95 and 169,314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,554.08, 431,325.95 and 169,314.12 is: 233,654.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,554.08 : 431,325.95 = 169,314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,554.08/431,325.95 = 169,314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,554.08x = 431,325.95 × 169,314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,554.08x = 73,029,573,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,029,573,657.41/312,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,654.20

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