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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,073.07, 430,659.72 and 168,833.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,073.07, 430,659.72 and 168,833.15 is: 232,989.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,073.07 : 430,659.72 = 168,833.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,073.07/430,659.72 = 168,833.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,073.07x = 430,659.72 × 168,833.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,073.07x = 72,709,637,105.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,709,637,105.72/312,073.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,989.14

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