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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,004.48, 430,564.56 and 168,764.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,004.48, 430,564.56 and 168,764.08 is: 232,893.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,004.48 : 430,564.56 = 168,764.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,004.48/430,564.56 = 168,764.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,004.48x = 430,564.56 × 168,764.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,004.48x = 72,663,831,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,663,831,849.00/312,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,893.55

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