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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,554.57, 431,324.91 and 169,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,554.57, 431,324.91 and 169,315.20 is: 233,654.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,554.57 : 431,324.91 = 169,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,554.57/431,324.91 = 169,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,554.57x = 431,324.91 × 169,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,554.57x = 73,029,863,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,029,863,401.63/312,554.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,654.76

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