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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,105.17, 430,702.08 and 168,862.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,105.17, 430,702.08 and 168,862.07 is: 233,028.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,105.17 : 430,702.08 = 168,862.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,105.17/430,702.08 = 168,862.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,105.17x = 430,702.08 × 168,862.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,105.17x = 72,729,245,225.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,729,245,225.63/312,105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,028.00

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