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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,806.49, 431,666.06 and 169,562.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,806.49, 431,666.06 and 169,562.85 is: 233,992.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,806.49 : 431,666.06 = 169,562.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,806.49/431,666.06 = 169,562.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,806.49x = 431,666.06 × 169,562.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,806.49x = 73,194,526,534.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,194,526,534.06/312,806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,992.99

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