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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,621.08, 431,416.50 and 169,385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,621.08, 431,416.50 and 169,385 is: 233,750.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,621.08 : 431,416.50 = 169,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,621.08/431,416.50 = 169,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,621.08x = 431,416.50 × 169,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,621.08x = 73,075,483,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,075,483,852.50/312,621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,750.98

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