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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,172.22, 430,797.65 and 168,932.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,172.22, 430,797.65 and 168,932.26 is: 233,126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,172.22 : 430,797.65 = 168,932.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,172.22/430,797.65 = 168,932.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,172.22x = 430,797.65 × 168,932.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,172.22x = 72,775,620,617.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,775,620,617.19/312,172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,126.51

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