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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,091.80, 430,686.74 and 168,851.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,091.80, 430,686.74 and 168,851.76 is: 233,015.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,091.80 : 430,686.74 = 168,851.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,091.80/430,686.74 = 168,851.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,091.80x = 430,686.74 × 168,851.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,091.80x = 72,722,214,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,722,214,057.66/312,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,015.46

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