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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,076.46, 430,668.62 and 168,839.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,076.46, 430,668.62 and 168,839.57 is: 233,000.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,076.46 : 430,668.62 = 168,839.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,076.46/430,668.62 = 168,839.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,076.46x = 430,668.62 × 168,839.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,076.46x = 72,713,906,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,713,906,112.06/312,076.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,000.30

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