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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,151.82, 430,770.67 and 168,911.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,151.82, 430,770.67 and 168,911.87 is: 233,099.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,151.82 : 430,770.67 = 168,911.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,151.82/430,770.67 = 168,911.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,151.82x = 430,770.67 × 168,911.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,151.82x = 72,762,279,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,762,279,410.85/312,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,099.01

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