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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,832, 431,705.59 and 169,588.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,832, 431,705.59 and 169,588.36 is: 234,030.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,832 : 431,705.59 = 169,588.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,832/431,705.59 = 169,588.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,832x = 431,705.59 × 169,588.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,832x = 73,212,243,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,212,243,010.93/312,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,030.54

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