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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,125.99, 430,730.79 and 168,882.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,125.99, 430,730.79 and 168,882.89 is: 233,056.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,125.99 : 430,730.79 = 168,882.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,125.99/430,730.79 = 168,882.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,125.99x = 430,730.79 × 168,882.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,125.99x = 72,743,058,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,743,058,473.53/312,125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,056.72

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