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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,015.27, 430,580.70 and 168,774.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,015.27, 430,580.70 and 168,774.87 is: 232,909.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,015.27 : 430,580.70 = 168,774.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,015.27/430,580.70 = 168,774.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,015.27x = 430,580.70 × 168,774.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,015.27x = 72,671,201,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,671,201,667.01/312,015.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,909.12

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