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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,869.52, 431,755.92 and 169,629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,869.52, 431,755.92 and 169,629.12 is: 234,086.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,869.52 : 431,755.92 = 169,629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,869.52/431,755.92 = 169,629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,869.52x = 431,755.92 × 169,629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,869.52x = 73,238,376,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,238,376,764.39/312,869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,086.01

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