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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,074.44, 430,665.84 and 168,837.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,074.44, 430,665.84 and 168,837.56 is: 232,997.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,074.44 : 430,665.84 = 168,837.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,074.44/430,665.84 = 168,837.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,074.44x = 430,665.84 × 168,837.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,074.44x = 72,712,569,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,712,569,062.62/312,074.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,997.52

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