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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,124.86, 430,729.25 and 168,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,124.86, 430,729.25 and 168,881.76 is: 233,055.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,124.86 : 430,729.25 = 168,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,124.86/430,729.25 = 168,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,124.86x = 430,729.25 × 168,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,124.86x = 72,742,312,979.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,742,312,979.07/312,124.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,055.17

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