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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,071.76, 430,658.44 and 168,831.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,071.76, 430,658.44 and 168,831.92 is: 232,987.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,071.76 : 430,658.44 = 168,831.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,071.76/430,658.44 = 168,831.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,071.76x = 430,658.44 × 168,831.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,071.76x = 72,708,891,289.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,708,891,289.40/312,071.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,987.73

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