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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,112.62, 430,712.34 and 168,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,112.62, 430,712.34 and 168,869.52 is: 233,038.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,112.62 : 430,712.34 = 168,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,112.62/430,712.34 = 168,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,112.62x = 430,712.34 × 168,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,112.62x = 72,734,186,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,734,186,113.88/312,112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,038.27

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