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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,045.58, 430,621.58 and 168,805.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,045.58, 430,621.58 and 168,805.26 is: 232,950.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,045.58 : 430,621.58 = 168,805.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,045.58/430,621.58 = 168,805.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,045.58x = 430,621.58 × 168,805.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,045.58x = 72,691,187,773.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,691,187,773.51/312,045.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,950.54

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