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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,067.76, 430,652.92 and 168,827.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,067.76, 430,652.92 and 168,827.92 is: 232,982.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,067.76 : 430,652.92 = 168,827.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,067.76/430,652.92 = 168,827.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,067.76x = 430,652.92 × 168,827.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,067.76x = 72,706,236,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,706,236,725.53/312,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,982.21

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