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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,896.44, 431,797.10 and 169,656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,896.44, 431,797.10 and 169,656.44 is: 234,125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,896.44 : 431,797.10 = 169,656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,896.44/431,797.10 = 169,656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,896.44x = 431,797.10 × 169,656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,896.44x = 73,257,158,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,257,158,788.32/312,896.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,125.89

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