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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,172.23, 430,797.68 and 168,932.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,172.23, 430,797.68 and 168,932.27 is: 233,126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,172.23 : 430,797.68 = 168,932.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,172.23/430,797.68 = 168,932.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,172.23x = 430,797.68 × 168,932.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,172.23x = 72,775,626,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,775,626,994.48/312,172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,126.52

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