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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,568.93, 431,345.04 and 169,328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,568.93, 431,345.04 and 169,328.94 is: 233,673.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,568.93 : 431,345.04 = 169,328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,568.93/431,345.04 = 169,328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,568.93x = 431,345.04 × 169,328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,568.93x = 73,039,196,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,039,196,144.93/312,568.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,673.88

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