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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,171.56, 430,796.76 and 168,931.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,171.56, 430,796.76 and 168,931.61 is: 233,125.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,171.56 : 430,796.76 = 168,931.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,171.56/430,796.76 = 168,931.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,171.56x = 430,796.76 × 168,931.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,171.56x = 72,775,188,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,775,188,095.60/312,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,125.62

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