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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,170.85, 430,795.77 and 168,930.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,170.85, 430,795.77 and 168,930.89 is: 233,124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,170.85 : 430,795.77 = 168,930.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,170.85/430,795.77 = 168,930.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,170.85x = 430,795.77 × 168,930.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,170.85x = 72,774,712,834.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,774,712,834.34/312,170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,124.63

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