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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,171.06, 430,799.18 and 168,934.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,171.06, 430,799.18 and 168,934.17 is: 233,130.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,171.06 : 430,799.18 = 168,934.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,171.06/430,799.18 = 168,934.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,171.06x = 430,799.18 × 168,934.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,171.06x = 72,776,702,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,776,702,680.81/312,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,130.84

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