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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,718.44, 431,550.36 and 169,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,718.44, 431,550.36 and 169,482 is: 233,884.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,718.44 : 431,550.36 = 169,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,718.44/431,550.36 = 169,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,718.44x = 431,550.36 × 169,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,718.44x = 73,140,018,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,140,018,113.52/312,718.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,884.57

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