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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,094.80, 430,690.92 and 168,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,094.80, 430,690.92 and 168,854.76 is: 233,019.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,094.80 : 430,690.92 = 168,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,094.80/430,690.92 = 168,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,094.80x = 430,690.92 × 168,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,094.80x = 72,724,211,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,724,211,930.78/312,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,019.62

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