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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,136.23, 430,746.62 and 168,898.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,136.23, 430,746.62 and 168,898.80 is: 233,079.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,136.23 : 430,746.62 = 168,898.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,136.23/430,746.62 = 168,898.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,136.23x = 430,746.62 × 168,898.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,136.23x = 72,752,586,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,752,586,377.56/312,136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,079.60

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