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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,751.98, 431,597.52 and 169,511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,751.98, 431,597.52 and 169,511.94 is: 233,926.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,751.98 : 431,597.52 = 169,511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,751.98/431,597.52 = 169,511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,751.98x = 431,597.52 × 169,511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,751.98x = 73,160,932,914.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,160,932,914.39/312,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,926.36

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