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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,050.31, 430,627.95 and 168,809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,050.31, 430,627.95 and 168,809.10 is: 232,955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,050.31 : 430,627.95 = 168,809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,050.31/430,627.95 = 168,809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,050.31x = 430,627.95 × 168,809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,050.31x = 72,693,916,674.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,693,916,674.35/312,050.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,955.76

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