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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,170.35, 430,795.08 and 168,930.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,170.35, 430,795.08 and 168,930.39 is: 233,123.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,170.35 : 430,795.08 = 168,930.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,170.35/430,795.08 = 168,930.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,170.35x = 430,795.08 × 168,930.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,170.35x = 72,774,380,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,774,380,452.16/312,170.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,123.94

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