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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,031.42, 430,602.87 and 168,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,031.42, 430,602.87 and 168,791.02 is: 232,931.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,031.42 : 430,602.87 = 168,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,031.42/430,602.87 = 168,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,031.42x = 430,602.87 × 168,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,031.42x = 72,681,897,642.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,681,897,642.23/312,031.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,931.34

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