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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,303.80, 323,363.10 and 168,946.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,303.80, 323,363.10 and 168,946.38 is: 233,163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,303.80 : 323,363.10 = 168,946.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,303.80/323,363.10 = 168,946.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,303.80x = 323,363.10 × 168,946.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,303.80x = 54,631,025,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,631,025,170.58/234,303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,163.21

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