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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,025.67, 430,594.94 and 168,785.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,025.67, 430,594.94 and 168,785.27 is: 232,923.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,025.67 : 430,594.94 = 168,785.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,025.67/430,594.94 = 168,785.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,025.67x = 430,594.94 × 168,785.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,025.67x = 72,678,082,364.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,678,082,364.61/312,025.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,923.41

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