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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,088.36, 430,681.74 and 168,848.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,088.36, 430,681.74 and 168,848.44 is: 233,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,088.36 : 430,681.74 = 168,848.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,088.36/430,681.74 = 168,848.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,088.36x = 430,681.74 × 168,848.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,088.36x = 72,719,939,935.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,719,939,935.49/312,088.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,010.74

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