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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,757.69, 431,603.18 and 169,514.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,757.69, 431,603.18 and 169,514.05 is: 233,928.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,757.69 : 431,603.18 = 169,514.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,757.69/431,603.18 = 169,514.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,757.69x = 431,603.18 × 169,514.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,757.69x = 73,162,803,034.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,162,803,034.68/312,757.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,928.07

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