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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,555.90, 431,328.44 and 169,315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,555.90, 431,328.44 and 169,315.93 is: 233,656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,555.90 : 431,328.44 = 169,315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,555.90/431,328.44 = 169,315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,555.90x = 431,328.44 × 169,315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,555.90x = 73,030,775,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,030,775,299.02/312,555.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,656.68

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