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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,115.20, 430,720.08 and 168,875.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,115.20, 430,720.08 and 168,875.24 is: 233,048.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,115.20 : 430,720.08 = 168,875.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,115.20/430,720.08 = 168,875.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,115.20x = 430,720.08 × 168,875.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,115.20x = 72,737,958,074.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,737,958,074.36/312,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,048.43

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