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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,564.33, 431,338.35 and 169,324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,564.33, 431,338.35 and 169,324.95 is: 233,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,564.33 : 431,338.35 = 169,324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,564.33/431,338.35 = 169,324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,564.33x = 431,338.35 × 169,324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,564.33x = 73,036,344,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,036,344,546.83/312,564.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,668.20

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