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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,166.80, 430,793.37 and 168,930.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,166.80, 430,793.37 and 168,930.18 is: 233,125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,166.80 : 430,793.37 = 168,930.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,166.80/430,793.37 = 168,930.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,166.80x = 430,793.37 × 168,930.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,166.80x = 72,774,001,536.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,774,001,536.91/312,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,125.37

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