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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,780.30, 431,637.72 and 169,540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,780.30, 431,637.72 and 169,540.92 is: 233,966.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,780.30 : 431,637.72 = 169,540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,780.30/431,637.72 = 169,540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,780.30x = 431,637.72 × 169,540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,780.30x = 73,180,256,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,180,256,155.50/312,780.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,966.96

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