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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,757.74, 431,607.24 and 169,516.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,757.74, 431,607.24 and 169,516.53 is: 233,933.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,757.74 : 431,607.24 = 169,516.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,757.74/431,607.24 = 169,516.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,757.74x = 431,607.24 × 169,516.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,757.74x = 73,164,561,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,164,561,647.68/312,757.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,933.66

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