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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,029.26, 430,600.03 and 168,788.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,029.26, 430,600.03 and 168,788.95 is: 232,928.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,029.26 : 430,600.03 = 168,788.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,029.26/430,600.03 = 168,788.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,029.26x = 430,600.03 × 168,788.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,029.26x = 72,680,525,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,680,525,435.20/312,029.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,928.56

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