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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,026.23, 430,595.35 and 168,788.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,026.23, 430,595.35 and 168,788.26 is: 232,927.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,026.23 : 430,595.35 = 168,788.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,026.23/430,595.35 = 168,788.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,026.23x = 430,595.35 × 168,788.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,026.23x = 72,679,439,890.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,679,439,890.59/312,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,927.34

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