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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,059.66, 430,641.38 and 168,819.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,059.66, 430,641.38 and 168,819.67 is: 232,970.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,059.66 : 430,641.38 = 168,819.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,059.66/430,641.38 = 168,819.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,059.66x = 430,641.38 × 168,819.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,059.66x = 72,700,735,659.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,700,735,659.94/312,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,970.63

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