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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,558.30, 431,331.51 and 169,317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,558.30, 431,331.51 and 169,317.90 is: 233,659.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,558.30 : 431,331.51 = 169,317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,558.30/431,331.51 = 169,317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,558.30x = 431,331.51 × 169,317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,558.30x = 73,032,145,477.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,032,145,477.03/312,558.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,659.27

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