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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,562.87, 431,335.03 and 169,325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,562.87, 431,335.03 and 169,325.71 is: 233,668.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,562.87 : 431,335.03 = 169,325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,562.87/431,335.03 = 169,325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,562.87x = 431,335.03 × 169,325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,562.87x = 73,036,110,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,036,110,202.62/312,562.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,668.54

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