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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,900.23, 431,803.14 and 169,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,900.23, 431,803.14 and 169,660.28 is: 234,131.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,900.23 : 431,803.14 = 169,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,900.23/431,803.14 = 169,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,900.23x = 431,803.14 × 169,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,900.23x = 73,259,841,637.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,259,841,637.28/312,900.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,131.63

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