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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,171.28, 430,796.36 and 168,931.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,171.28, 430,796.36 and 168,931.32 is: 233,125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,171.28 : 430,796.36 = 168,931.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,171.28/430,796.36 = 168,931.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,171.28x = 430,796.36 × 168,931.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,171.28x = 72,774,998,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,774,998,822.99/312,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,125.22

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