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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,709.44, 431,537.94 and 169,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,709.44, 431,537.94 and 169,473 is: 233,872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,709.44 : 431,537.94 = 169,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,709.44/431,537.94 = 169,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,709.44x = 431,537.94 × 169,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,709.44x = 73,134,029,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,134,029,305.62/312,709.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,872.15

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