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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,973.36, 431,903.44 and 169,733.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,973.36, 431,903.44 and 169,733.36 is: 234,232.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,973.36 : 431,903.44 = 169,733.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,973.36/431,903.44 = 169,733.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,973.36x = 431,903.44 × 169,733.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,973.36x = 73,308,422,066.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,308,422,066.76/312,973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,232.15

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