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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,127.20, 430,734.44 and 168,886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,127.20, 430,734.44 and 168,886.60 is: 233,062.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,127.20 : 430,734.44 = 168,886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,127.20/430,734.44 = 168,886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,127.20x = 430,734.44 × 168,886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,127.20x = 72,745,274,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,745,274,419.88/312,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,062.91

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