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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,577.36, 431,355.68 and 169,337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,577.36, 431,355.68 and 169,337.28 is: 233,684.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,577.36 : 431,355.68 = 169,337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,577.36/431,355.68 = 169,337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,577.36x = 431,355.68 × 169,337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,577.36x = 73,044,597,563.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,044,597,563.75/312,577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,684.86

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