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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,007.36, 430,569.66 and 168,766.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,007.36, 430,569.66 and 168,766.96 is: 232,898.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,007.36 : 430,569.66 = 168,766.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,007.36/430,569.66 = 168,766.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,007.36x = 430,569.66 × 168,766.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,007.36x = 72,665,932,586.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,665,932,586.43/312,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,898.14

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