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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,122.61, 430,726.14 and 168,879.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,122.61, 430,726.14 and 168,879.51 is: 233,052.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,122.61 : 430,726.14 = 168,879.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,122.61/430,726.14 = 168,879.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,122.61x = 430,726.14 × 168,879.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,122.61x = 72,740,819,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,740,819,467.39/312,122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,052.07

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