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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,578.36, 431,357.06 and 169,338.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,578.36, 431,357.06 and 169,338.28 is: 233,686.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,578.36 : 431,357.06 = 169,338.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,578.36/431,357.06 = 169,338.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,578.36x = 431,357.06 × 169,338.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,578.36x = 73,045,262,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,045,262,606.26/312,578.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,686.24

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