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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,132.48, 430,741.44 and 168,895.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,132.48, 430,741.44 and 168,895.05 is: 233,074.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,132.48 : 430,741.44 = 168,895.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,132.48/430,741.44 = 168,895.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,132.48x = 430,741.44 × 168,895.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,132.48x = 72,750,097,045.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,750,097,045.87/312,132.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,074.42

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