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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,737.72, 431,578.73 and 169,497.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,737.72, 431,578.73 and 169,497.72 is: 233,907.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,737.72 : 431,578.73 = 169,497.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,737.72/431,578.73 = 169,497.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,737.72x = 431,578.73 × 169,497.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,737.72x = 73,151,611,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,151,611,159.24/312,737.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,907.23

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