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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,744.85, 431,590.07 and 169,507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,744.85, 431,590.07 and 169,507.28 is: 233,921.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,744.85 : 431,590.07 = 169,507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,744.85/431,590.07 = 169,507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,744.85x = 431,590.07 × 169,507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,744.85x = 73,157,660,343.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,157,660,343.45/312,744.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,921.23

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