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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,949.32, 431,870.28 and 169,709.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,949.32, 431,870.28 and 169,709.32 is: 234,198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,949.32 : 431,870.28 = 169,709.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,949.32/431,870.28 = 169,709.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,949.32x = 431,870.28 × 169,709.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,949.32x = 73,292,411,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,292,411,547.01/312,949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,198.98

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