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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,047.94, 430,624.70 and 168,806.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,047.94, 430,624.70 and 168,806.73 is: 232,952.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,047.94 : 430,624.70 = 168,806.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,047.94/430,624.70 = 168,806.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,047.94x = 430,624.70 × 168,806.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,047.94x = 72,692,349,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,692,349,817.60/312,047.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,952.50

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