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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,137.73, 430,748.67 and 168,900.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,137.73, 430,748.67 and 168,900.30 is: 233,081.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,137.73 : 430,748.67 = 168,900.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,137.73/430,748.67 = 168,900.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,137.73x = 430,748.67 × 168,900.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,137.73x = 72,753,579,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,753,579,587.60/312,137.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,081.66

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