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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,034.40, 430,605.64 and 168,791.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,034.40, 430,605.64 and 168,791.37 is: 232,931.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,034.40 : 430,605.64 = 168,791.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,034.40/430,605.64 = 168,791.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,034.40x = 430,605.64 × 168,791.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,034.40x = 72,682,515,905.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,682,515,905.33/312,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,931.10

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