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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,990.08, 431,926.80 and 169,750.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,990.08, 431,926.80 and 169,750.23 is: 234,255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,990.08 : 431,926.80 = 169,750.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,990.08/431,926.80 = 169,750.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,990.08x = 431,926.80 × 169,750.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,990.08x = 73,319,675,248.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,319,675,248.73/312,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,255.59

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