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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,169.13, 430,794.51 and 168,929.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,169.13, 430,794.51 and 168,929.13 is: 233,122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,169.13 : 430,794.51 = 168,929.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,169.13/430,794.51 = 168,929.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,169.13x = 430,794.51 × 168,929.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,169.13x = 72,773,741,783.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,773,741,783.08/312,169.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,122.80

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