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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,991.58, 431,928.88 and 169,751.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,991.58, 431,928.88 and 169,751.73 is: 234,257.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,991.58 : 431,928.88 = 169,751.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,991.58/431,928.88 = 169,751.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,991.58x = 431,928.88 × 169,751.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,991.58x = 73,320,673,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,320,673,768.20/312,991.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,257.66

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