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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,103.22, 430,702.45 and 168,863.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,103.22, 430,702.45 and 168,863.26 is: 233,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,103.22 : 430,702.45 = 168,863.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,103.22/430,702.45 = 168,863.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,103.22x = 430,702.45 × 168,863.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,103.22x = 72,729,819,913.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,729,819,913.21/312,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,031.30

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