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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,706.26, 431,533.98 and 169,469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,706.26, 431,533.98 and 169,469.82 is: 233,867.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,706.26 : 431,533.98 = 169,469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,706.26/431,533.98 = 169,469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,706.26x = 431,533.98 × 169,469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,706.26x = 73,131,985,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,131,985,914.48/312,706.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,867.99

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