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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,721.91, 431,556.99 and 169,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,721.91, 431,556.99 and 169,481.92 is: 233,885.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,721.91 : 431,556.99 = 169,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,721.91/431,556.99 = 169,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,721.91x = 431,556.99 × 169,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,721.91x = 73,141,106,826.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,141,106,826.01/312,721.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,885.45

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