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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,595.08, 431,380.62 and 169,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,595.08, 431,380.62 and 169,359 is: 233,715.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,595.08 : 431,380.62 = 169,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,595.08/431,380.62 = 169,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,595.08x = 431,380.62 × 169,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,595.08x = 73,058,190,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,058,190,422.58/312,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,715.10

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