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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,170.88, 430,795.81 and 168,930.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,170.88, 430,795.81 and 168,930.92 is: 233,124.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,170.88 : 430,795.81 = 168,930.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,170.88/430,795.81 = 168,930.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,170.88x = 430,795.81 × 168,930.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,170.88x = 72,774,732,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,774,732,515.45/312,170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,124.67

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