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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,076.80, 430,666.02 and 168,836.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,076.80, 430,666.02 and 168,836.76 is: 232,994.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,076.80 : 430,666.02 = 168,836.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,076.80/430,666.02 = 168,836.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,076.80x = 430,666.02 × 168,836.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,076.80x = 72,712,255,458.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,712,255,458.90/312,076.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,994.75

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