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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,171.57, 430,797.38 and 168,931.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,171.57, 430,797.38 and 168,931.67 is: 233,126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,171.57 : 430,797.38 = 168,931.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,171.57/430,797.38 = 168,931.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,171.57x = 430,797.38 × 168,931.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,171.57x = 72,775,317,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,775,317,836.38/312,171.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,126.03

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