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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,558.24, 431,332.40 and 169,318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,558.24, 431,332.40 and 169,318.24 is: 233,660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,558.24 : 431,332.40 = 169,318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,558.24/431,332.40 = 169,318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,558.24x = 431,332.40 × 169,318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,558.24x = 73,032,442,822.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,032,442,822.98/312,558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,660.27

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