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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,172.35, 430,797.84 and 168,932.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,172.35, 430,797.84 and 168,932.39 is: 233,126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,172.35 : 430,797.84 = 168,932.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,172.35/430,797.84 = 168,932.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,172.35x = 430,797.84 × 168,932.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,172.35x = 72,775,708,718.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,775,708,718.04/312,172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,126.70

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