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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,125.36, 430,729.93 and 168,882.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,125.36, 430,729.93 and 168,882.26 is: 233,055.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,125.36 : 430,729.93 = 168,882.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,125.36/430,729.93 = 168,882.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,125.36x = 430,729.93 × 168,882.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,125.36x = 72,742,644,028.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,742,644,028.04/312,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,055.86

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