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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,301.76, 323,360.30 and 168,944.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,301.76, 323,360.30 and 168,944.35 is: 233,160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,301.76 : 323,360.30 = 168,944.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,301.76/323,360.30 = 168,944.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,301.76x = 323,360.30 × 168,944.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,301.76x = 54,629,895,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,629,895,699.31/234,301.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,160.42

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