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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,989.67, 431,923.59 and 169,750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,989.67, 431,923.59 and 169,750.08 is: 234,253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,989.67 : 431,923.59 = 169,750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,989.67/431,923.59 = 169,750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,989.67x = 431,923.59 × 169,750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,989.67x = 73,319,063,956.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,319,063,956.39/312,989.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,253.94

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