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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,123.36, 430,727.18 and 168,880.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,123.36, 430,727.18 and 168,880.26 is: 233,053.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,123.36 : 430,727.18 = 168,880.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,123.36/430,727.18 = 168,880.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,123.36x = 430,727.18 × 168,880.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,123.36x = 72,741,317,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,741,317,303.07/312,123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,053.10

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