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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,129.36, 430,735.41 and 168,886.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,129.36, 430,735.41 and 168,886.26 is: 233,061.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,129.36 : 430,735.41 = 168,886.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,129.36/430,735.41 = 168,886.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,129.36x = 430,735.41 × 168,886.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,129.36x = 72,745,292,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,745,292,444.47/312,129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,061.36

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