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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,893.44, 431,792.96 and 169,653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,893.44, 431,792.96 and 169,653.44 is: 234,121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,893.44 : 431,792.96 = 169,653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,893.44/431,792.96 = 169,653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,893.44x = 431,792.96 × 169,653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,893.44x = 73,255,161,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,255,161,263.00/312,893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,121.76

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