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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,067.80, 430,653.60 and 168,827.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,067.80, 430,653.60 and 168,827.76 is: 232,982.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,067.80 : 430,653.60 = 168,827.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,067.80/430,653.60 = 168,827.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,067.80x = 430,653.60 × 168,827.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,067.80x = 72,706,282,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,706,282,623.94/312,067.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,982.33

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