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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,578.38, 431,355.77 and 169,337.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,578.38, 431,355.77 and 169,337.39 is: 233,684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,578.38 : 431,355.77 = 169,337.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,578.38/431,355.77 = 169,337.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,578.38x = 431,355.77 × 169,337.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,578.38x = 73,044,660,311.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,044,660,311.17/312,578.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,684.30

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