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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,046.44, 430,621.02 and 168,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,046.44, 430,621.02 and 168,803.40 is: 232,947.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,046.44 : 430,621.02 = 168,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,046.44/430,621.02 = 168,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,046.44x = 430,621.02 × 168,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,046.44x = 72,690,292,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,690,292,287.47/312,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,947.03

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